U.S. Congress repeals ban against gays in U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress on Saturday repealed the ban against gays serving openly in the U.S. military, a major victory for President Barack Obama who had promised to end what his liberal supporters said was an outdated and discriminatory policy. A sign at the Department of Defense is pictured at the Pentagon in Washington, March 25, 2010. (REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang/Files) Obama intends to sign it into law next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said. But Defence Secretary Robert Gates, who had pushed for the change, warned gay men and women serving in the military that the current “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy will remain in effect for some time while the new rules are…
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