White House, Hill leaders reluctant to push emergency measure
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is scheduled to give a pre-taped video address at an upcoming San Francisco Pride event, making her the first speaker...
The U.S. House took historic action on Thursday
The U.S. House took historic action on Thursday by voting in favor of a measure that would put an end to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”...
Job bias bill remains pending in committee
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she thinks the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” compromise is “respectful” of the Pentagon review process underway while at the...
But immediate vote unlikely as recess nears
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that she remains uncertain about how lawmakers will address “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” this year, although she said inclusion of...
Gates warns Congress not to act; protesters arrested for third time at White House
Secretary wants completion of study first