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Withers: Lieberman set to announce retirement

James Withers — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:43:00 +0000

When Sen. Joe Lieberman announces his retirement today, he should get a whole lot of “thank you’s” from gays and lesbians. The independent, who caucuses with the Democrats, has a(...)

Thursday Watercooler: The day DADT repeal was made law

James Withers — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:49:36 +0000

The dismantling of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” started yesterday. Words fail. So here is the video of President Barack Obama signing the bill that will start the undoing of DADT.

Republicans(...)

Monday Watercooler: DADT repeal news

James Withers — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:13:45 +0000

DADT reaction. With DADT repeal now passed by the Senate, the bill awaits President Obama’s signature. Once that happens the president must sign a letter, with the secretary of Defense and(...)

Withers: DADT vote set for tomorrow

James Withers — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:41:54 +0000

As of this morning, the Senate will take up “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal this weekend.

Late last night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called for the end of debate. That means on Saturday(...)

Withers: House pushing stand alone DADT repeal bill

James Withers — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:34:19 +0000

There’s a rumor the House of Representatives is working to pass a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” bill.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Rep. Patrick Murphy, a DADT repeal ally, are allegedly(...)

Monday Watercooler: Lieberman keeps up the DADT fight

James Withers — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:38:29 +0000

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal on life support. Last week, the U.S. Senate hid behind process instead of taking a stand for principle. The defense authorization bill, attached with a “Don’t Ask,(...)

Thursday Watercooler: DADT vote pushed back….for now

James Withers — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:16:02 +0000

DADT vote postponed for another day. Yesterday the news about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell changed every 30 seconds. Senate majority leader Harry Reid announced he wanted a test vote for the defense(...)

Withers: DADT repeal is still uncertain

James Withers — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:17:19 +0000

The status of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” changes every minute. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates doubts repeal will happen this month. Sen. Joe Lieberman insists the votes are there, and wants the(...)

Weekend Watercooler: Biden’s It Gets Better

rayhunt — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:17:21 +0000

• Joe Biden It Gets Better. Straight talking Vice President Joe Biden released his own personal “It Gets Better” video.

Speaking like the wise grandfather we all could use, he shares his(...)

Withers: Lieberman says there are enough votes for DADT appeal

James Withers — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:41:58 +0000

Senator Joe Lieberman held a press conference yesterday and announced there were 60 votes in the Senate for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal.

Joined with 12 Democratic senators Lieberman, a(...)