December 18, 2010

Senate votes to end ban on openly gay troops

By The American Legion
  • National Security
Senate votes to end ban on openly gay troops
Senate votes to end ban on openly gay troops

President expected to sign bill into law next week; changes to military policy probably wouldn't take effect for at least several months.

The Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military's 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to overturn the Clinton-era policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."For the complete story, click here.

  • National Security