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Gates unlikely to certify ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal before retirement

Experts expect final action during summer months

June 23, 2011 |

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Gates open to certifying ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal this month

SECDEF will move ahead if service chiefs give the OK

June 13, 2011 |

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Gates urged to certify ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal before retirement

SECDEF set to leave position at June's end

June 6, 2011 |

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National news in brief: June 3

The administration chooses top defense advisers, Illinois Civil Unions begin, a trans woman's Texas marriage invalidated and a trans prom queen in Florida

June 2, 2011 |

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Gates wants ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal plan by next week

SECDEF says open service will happen across the board at the same time

January 28, 2011 |

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Gates wants quick implementation of ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal

Defense secretary envisions three-step process

January 7, 2011 |

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GOP senators push back on ‘Don’t Ask’ report

McCain criticizes questions, response rate of survey

December 2, 2010 |

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Report finds limited difficulty in lifting ‘Don’t Ask’

Gates urges Congress to repeal ban by year's end

November 30, 2010 |

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Pentagon study leaks are aiding repeal effort

Media reports influencing fence-sitting senators: advocates

November 13, 2010 |

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Gates wants ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal in lame duck

Defense sec'y uncertain about legislation's prospects

November 7, 2010 |

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