Pentagon to Announce Friday Repeal of Military Gay Ban -- FOX NewsThe Pentagon will announce Friday that it is ready to certify the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," the controversial 1993 law that banned gays from serving openly in the military, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
By law, a 60-day waiting period then goes into effect before the repeal is officially implemented, likely by the end of September. The certification was expected after all the military services were given a chance to train their forces and prepare them for the repeal. All four branches are now largely done with the training.
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Panetta to certify end to 'don't ask, don't tell' -- L.A. Times
Panetta, Mullen to Clear Lifting of U.S. Military’s Gay Ban -- Bloomberg
By law, a 60-day waiting period then goes into effect before the repeal is officially implemented, likely by the end of September. The certification was expected after all the military services were given a chance to train their forces and prepare them for the repeal. All four branches are now largely done with the training.
Read more ....
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Panetta to certify end to 'don't ask, don't tell' -- L.A. Times
Panetta, Mullen to Clear Lifting of U.S. Military’s Gay Ban -- Bloomberg
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Panetta ready to eliminate military's gay ban -- Sign On San Diego
AP sources: Panetta to OK end of military gay ban -- AP
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