Washington, DC -
Negotiations between the White House and key House and Senate members appear to have proven successful in repealing the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (DADT) which has haunted gays in the military. According to the Washington Post just moments ago, the policy adapted in 1993 will be reversed.
According to the Post, a compromise was worked out in a series of meetings Monday at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers will proceed to repeal the Clinton-era policy in the next several days. However, the action will not go into effect until the Pentagon completes a costly study about implementing the repeal.
The White House stated Monday that "such an approach recognizes the critical need to allow our military and their families the full opportunity to inform and shape the implementation process through a thorough understanding of their concerns, insights and suggestions."
Rick Garcia of Equality Illinois told ChicagoPride.com this evening: " It's long overdue…but pleased with the White House is finally moving forward. We've long known that DADT didn't work and glad that is it being repealed."
According to the Post, a compromise was worked out in a series of meetings Monday at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers will proceed to repeal the Clinton-era policy in the next several days. However, the action will not go into effect until the Pentagon completes a costly study about implementing the repeal.
The White House stated Monday that "such an approach recognizes the critical need to allow our military and their families the full opportunity to inform and shape the implementation process through a thorough understanding of their concerns, insights and suggestions."
Rick Garcia of Equality Illinois told ChicagoPride.com this evening: " It's long overdue…but pleased with the White House is finally moving forward. We've long known that DADT didn't work and glad that is it being repealed."
