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Tuesday, September 20, 2011  A repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” went into effect on Tuesday.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Rep. Joe Wilson and another Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to delay the new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Ready for duty: Gays, lesbians who left military due to 'don't ask, don't tell' hope to return

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Updated with new story, video and photo. President Barack Obama signed a landmark law Wednesday repealing the ban on gay men and women serving openly in the military, fulfilling one of his major campaign pledges and casting the issue as a matter of civil rights long denied.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Updated with photos and video: Pentagon plays down risk of combat troops causing problems if 'don't ask, don't tell' repealed

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Pentagon to argue gays could serve openly without harm, reigniting debate in Congress

Saturday, November 27, 2010  A majority of troops told Pentagon interviewers this summer they didn't care if gays were allowed to serve openly in the military

Saturday, November 13, 2010  Supreme Court keeps 'don't ask, don't tell' in place during lower court appeal

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Appeals court indefinitely extends freeze on ruling that suspended 'don't ask' military ban

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Lessons for 'don't ask, don't tell': US military smashed racial barriers during Jim Crow

Friday, October 29, 2010  Religious groups, retirees warn of conflicts for military chaplains if 'don't ask' is repealed

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Constitution, tradition put Justice lawyers in court fighting for law on gays Obama opposes

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Military recruiters told to accept gay applicants, as gov't appeals court decision