Gay rights advocates march by the White House in Washington in this Oct. 2009 file photo. Thousands marched from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Barack Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the armed forces--something that is now being studied by the military. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)
Senate nears a vote on gays in the military
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Next week, the Senate will vote on repealing the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Recent lawsuits have challenged the policy, but opponents of repealing "don't ask, don't tell" fear that openly gay service members would harm the morale and readiness of the United States military.
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David Hall: Former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant who was forced to resign after 20 years of service under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. He currently serves as development director & information technology manager of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.
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Leo Shane: Capitol Hill reporter, Stars and Stripes.
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