Psychoblues
11-22-2010, 04:14 AM
Although the speed-up is only by one day it appears it will allow much quicker and complete examination by those that are concerned. Also, other reports indicate that Secretary Gates has ordered parallel investigations and implementation studies that were scheduled after the release of this one. Perhaps those that preach listening to the Generals and Admirals are paying attention.
Source: The Hill
by: Roxana Tiron
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is instructing his staff to accelerate by one day the public release of a yearlong study into the implications of repealing the ban on openly gay people serving in the military.
That study, initially due Dec. 1, will now be ready for release on Nov. 30 to allow the congressional defense committees to hold hearings on the report as soon as possible.
Supporters of repealing the Clinton-era law, known as "Don't ask, don't tell," are eying the weeks after Thanksgiving recess as the last opportunity to see the ban scrapped. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has committed to bringing up the 2011 defense authorization bill, which contains a repeal provision, for a vote in December. The House already approved its version of the massive defense policy bill, which contains a repeal provision.
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Gates now has compressed an already "aggressive" timeline for the report delivery in order "to support Congress' wish to consider repeal before they adjourn," Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said in a statement on Sunday.
"Now, the Secretary has instructed his staff, without cutting any corners, to have everything ready a day sooner because he wants to ensure members of the Armed Services Committee are able to read and consider the complex, lengthy report before holding hearings with its authors and the Joint Chiefs of Staff," Morrell said.
Reid and Levin still have to overcome some procedural hurdles to bring the defense bill for Senate debate. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) opposes the repeal provision and has threatened to filibuster the bill. Supporters of repeal need 60 votes to overcome any hurdles and have to clinch the support of a couple Republicans and some Democrats who are still on the fence on the issue.
More: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/130291-gates-speeds-up-delivery-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-report
Hopefully this issue will be complete before the congressional recess next month.
Psychoblues
Source: The Hill
by: Roxana Tiron
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is instructing his staff to accelerate by one day the public release of a yearlong study into the implications of repealing the ban on openly gay people serving in the military.
That study, initially due Dec. 1, will now be ready for release on Nov. 30 to allow the congressional defense committees to hold hearings on the report as soon as possible.
Supporters of repealing the Clinton-era law, known as "Don't ask, don't tell," are eying the weeks after Thanksgiving recess as the last opportunity to see the ban scrapped. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has committed to bringing up the 2011 defense authorization bill, which contains a repeal provision, for a vote in December. The House already approved its version of the massive defense policy bill, which contains a repeal provision.
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Gates now has compressed an already "aggressive" timeline for the report delivery in order "to support Congress' wish to consider repeal before they adjourn," Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said in a statement on Sunday.
"Now, the Secretary has instructed his staff, without cutting any corners, to have everything ready a day sooner because he wants to ensure members of the Armed Services Committee are able to read and consider the complex, lengthy report before holding hearings with its authors and the Joint Chiefs of Staff," Morrell said.
Reid and Levin still have to overcome some procedural hurdles to bring the defense bill for Senate debate. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) opposes the repeal provision and has threatened to filibuster the bill. Supporters of repeal need 60 votes to overcome any hurdles and have to clinch the support of a couple Republicans and some Democrats who are still on the fence on the issue.
More: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/130291-gates-speeds-up-delivery-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-report
Hopefully this issue will be complete before the congressional recess next month.
Psychoblues