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Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would have repealed the military's policy of "don't ask, don't tell" and allowed gay troops to serve openly.
HEADLINE: Senate blocks repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
CAPTION: Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would have repealed the military's policy of "don't ask, don't tell" and allowed gay troops to serve openly. (Dec. 9)
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The military is accepting openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation's history, even as it tries in the courts to slow the movement to abolish its 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
HEADLINE:Military recruiters must accept gay applicants
CAPTION: The military is accepting openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation's history, even as it tries in the courts to slow the movement to abolish its 'don't ask,...
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President repeals law banning openly gay people from serving in military
1. Wide of US President Barack Obama shaking hands with repeal supporters UPSOUND (English) Barack Obama, US President: "Thank-you. Yes we did!"
2. Wide of audience applauding and then sitting
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US...
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A landmark Senate vote could happen today that would deliver a major victory to the gay community, liberals and President Barack Obama. Senators plan a procedural vote on a bill ending the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy as lawmakers hold an unusual weekend session in their race to finish the year's legislative business.
HEADLINE: Senate advances bill to lift military gay ban
CAPTION: In a landmark vote for gay rights, the Senate on Saturday voted to advance legislation that would overturn the military ban on openly gay troops known as "don't ask, don't...
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WRAP Gates on gays in US military ADDS San Fran reax
Washington, DC
1. Wide of US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen sitting down at news conference
2. Cutaway of hearing
3. Gates and Mullen
4. Cutaway of Senators John McCain and...
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Senate Republicans have blocked an effort to repeal the law banning gays from serving openly in the military. The partisan vote was a defeat for gay rights groups who saw the provision as a chance to overturn the law known as 'don't ask, don't tell.'
HEADLINE: Republicans block bill to lift military gay ban
CAPTION: Senate Republicans have blocked an effort to repeal the law banning gays from serving openly in the military. The partisan vote was a defeat for gay rights groups who saw...
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Peter Pace is quoted as saying he considers homosexuality to be immoral. The AP's Sagar Meghani reports on the issue of gays in the military.
HEADLINE: Pace won't apologize for comments on gays
CAPTION: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Peter Pace is at the center of controversy, after saying he supports "Don't ask Don't tell" and believes homosexuality is immoral....
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Rice questioned on policy on employing homosexuals
1. Wide side shot of panel
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gary Ackerman, Democratic Congressman from New York:
"It seems that the Defence Department has a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy when it comes to homosexuals. You don't have such a...
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UK: SACKED HOMOSEXUAL MILITARY PERSONNEL TAKE CASE TO COURT (1)
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The UK's Ministry of Defence could be forced to allow lesbians and gay men to serve in the armed forces if they lose a High Court case which starts today (Monday).
Four former service personnel, including one officer, are...
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Campaign to repeal the US military's policy on gay service personnel
1. Wide of US flags on Mall
2. Close-up flags, Capitol Hill in background
3. Close-up flags flying in breeze
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alexander Nicholson, involuntarily discharged from US Army:
"I went back into the closet in order to go...
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UK: SACKED HOMOSEXUAL MILITARY PERSONNEL TAKE CASE TO COURT (2)
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Like their US allies, Britain faces a dispute over a ban on gays in the military.
But a court case opened in London today which could force Britain to fall in line with the majority of its European NATO allies in allowing...
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Zoe Dunning, a retired U.S. Navy commander who continued to serve after declaring she was gay, describes standing next to President Obama as he signed the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy Wednesday.
HEADLINE: Gay soldier celebrates policy change
CAPTION: Zoe Dunning, a retired U.S. Navy commander who continued to serve after declaring she was gay, describes standing next to President Obama as he signed the repeal of the military's...
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Republicans block repeal of ban on gays serving openly in military
1. Wide view Senate floor as vote starts
2. Various views as Senate vote results are announced - UPSOUND: (English) Senator Mark Begich, Democrat - Alaska:
"On this vote the Yeas are 56, the Nays are 43... The motion is not agreed...
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In a historic vote for gay rights, the Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military's 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to overturn the Clinton-era policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."
HEADLINE: Obama to sign law ending military gay ban
CAPTION: In a historic vote for gay rights, the Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military's 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to...
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In an event held by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Monday in Washington DC, transgender military members from around the world shared their experiences of transitioning in the military. (Oct. 20)
In an event held by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Monday in Washington DC, transgender military members from around the world shared their experiences of transitioning in the military.
Flight Lieutenant Caroline R. Paige,...
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Defence Secretary Robert Gates told US troops in Iraq they would stay past the withdrawl date, but only if the Iraqi government wanted them. He also talked about a possible US government shutdown, and the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal.
HEADLINE Gates talks Iraq, govt. shutdown, DADT repeal
CAPTION: Defence Secretary Robert Gates told US troops in Iraq they would stay past the withdrawl date, but only if the Iraqi government wanted them. He also talked about a possible...
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US House approves measure to allow gays to serve openly in the military
1. Wide shot of House floor with results of vote graphic overlayed
2. UPSOUND: (English) House Chairwoman:
"On this vote, the yeas are 234 and the nays are 194, the amendment is adopted."
3. Wide shot of House Floor, representatives...
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US Navy secretary: women in combat irreversible
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus had a simple message for 1,500 Marines and sailors on Tuesday: The decision to let women compete for all military combat positions is as irreversible as earlier edicts to integrate blacks and allow gays and...
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Biden: Women, LGBT in US military are an asset
Vice President Joe Biden told the U.S. Military Academy's class of 2016 on Saturday that greater diversity, including more women and openly gay soldiers, will strengthen the country's armed forces. "Having men and women together in the...
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Biden: Women, LGBT in the Military Are An Asset
Vice President Joe Biden told the U.S. Military Academy's class of 2016 on Saturday that greater diversity, including more women and openly gay soldiers, will strengthen the country's armed forces. "Having men and women together in the...
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As the Pentagon launches a year-long study on how the "don''t ask, don''t tell" policy can be repealed without a major upheaval, that idea isn''t sitting well with one Republican senator. AP''s Sagar Meghani reports.
HEADLINE: Pentagon to look at how to end ''don''t ask, don''t tell''
CAPTION: As the Pentagon launches a year-long study on how the "don''t ask, don''t tell" policy can be repealed without a major upheaval, that idea isn''t...
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Gay rights advocates march in push for civil rights protections
1. Pan of demonstrators shouting "Yes We Can!"
2. Demonstrator with megaphone in front of the White House
3. Demonstrators marching and chanting "What do we want? Equality! When do we want it? Now!" in front of the White House
4. Wide of...
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President Barack Obama on Friday nominated the Pentagon's former top lawyer to run the Department of Homeland Security. (Oct. 18)
President Barack Obama on Friday nominated the Pentagon's former top lawyer to run the Department of Homeland Security.
Jeh C. Johnson, whose first name is pronounced "Jay," would replace Janet Napolitano, who left the post last month to...
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U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops.
HEADLINE: Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order
CAPTION: U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban...