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Changing times, changing attitudes: With more troops needed overseas, Congress is taking a new look at the subject of gays in the military. Rep. Marty Meehan, D-Mass., has proposed a bill to reverse the 1993 “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy signed into law by President Clinton. (photo by REUTERS)
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With more troops needed in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Pentagon struggling to fill the demand with an all volunteer army, politicians are beginning to reconsider the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bans openly gay people from serving in the armed forces.
Last week Rep. Marty Meehan, D-Mass, reintroduced the "Military Readiness Enhancement Act," which, if passed, would repeal "don’t ask, don't tell." More than 100 House members are co-sponsoring the legislation.
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