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Senate vote overturns "don't ask, don't tell"

Ban on don't ask don't tell may soon go into effect
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A big change is in the works for gay military members

Associated Press reports The Senate has voted to overturn "don't ask, don't tell." Today's 65-31 vote sends the bill to President Barack Obama, who's expected to sign it next week. The new law will allow gay service members to acknowledge their sexual orientation without fear of being kicked out.

 

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