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For now, military recruiters must accept gay applicants

After the federal court decision to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, Pentagon spokeswoman said recruiters were told they must accept gay applicants.

Tags: DoD Report , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , gay , Virginia Phillips , Dorobek Insider

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Defense oversight to change as GOP moves in

The leadership of several key defense committees will change hands as a result of the 2010 midterm elections. The transfer of power is expected to reshape defense oversight in the House.

Tags: DoD Report , Congress , Congressional Spotlight , 2010 Election , Buck McKeon , House Armed Services Committee , Ike Skelton , DoD , David Petraeus , Afghanistan , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , GITMO , Dorobek Insider

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Gates says courts should not set policy on gays

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that abruptly ending the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy as a federal judge has ordered would have enormous consequences, according to the Associated Press.

Tags: DoD Report , Dorobek Insider , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , DoD , gay rights , Robert Gates

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Defense Authorization under seige

It's John McCain versus Lady Gaga on Tuesday as the Senate takes up the emotional issue of repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , Defense , FY 2011 , Defense Authorization Bill , Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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Groups fear 'Don't Ask' study skewed

Gay rights groups are concerned the Pentagon's massive survey of military attitudes toward repealing the "don't ask don't tell" policy could produce skewed results.

Tags: newscast , DorobekInsider , Must Reads , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , best practices , management , Robert Gates , DoD

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Analyst: Don't drag out 'don't ask' changes

In reflecting on lessons learned, what was perhaps the most striking observation was the commonality of the responses from our allies, who came from varied nationalities, ranks, specialties, and experiences, says Peter Singer with Brookings.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , Congress , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , DoD , Peter Singer , Brookings Institution , 21st Century Defense Initiative , lessons learned

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Defense Authorization still 'veto bait'

Don't Ask, Don't Tell and Joint Strike Fighter issues are only the beginnings of the hurdles for the bill. Jodi Schneider, Senior Editor at American Banker, explains.

Tags: Federal Drive , Defense Authorization Bill , Defense , Congress , FY 2011 budget , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , Joint Strike Fighter , Jodi Schneider , Suzanne Kubota

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Family Research Council explains its stance on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Tags: newscast , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , U.S. Military , Family Research Council , Peter Sprigg

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Some want more than an end to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Tags: newscast , Don't Ask, Don't Tell , U.S. Military , Servicemembers Legal Defense Network , Kevin Nix

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