Armed Services chairman opposes DADT repeal plan
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/99861-armed-services-chairman-opposes-dadt-repeal-planThe chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday said he opposes a deal struck between the White House and Congress to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
On Monday, Congress and the White House reached a deal on repealing the "Don't ask, don't tell policy" against openly gay service members. The compromise would allow legislation to be passed, but implementation would only occur once a Pentagon panel concludes a study of the repeal.
But Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) said he would prefer that the Pentagon finish its review before moving any legislation.
“My position on this issue has been clear — I support the current policy and I will oppose any amendment to repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,'" Skelton said in a statement. "I hope my colleagues will avoid jumping the gun and wait for DOD to complete its work."
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Damn!