WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that for 17 years has forced gays desiring to serve in the military to conceal their sexual identity.
U.S. House votes to repeal ban on open gays in military
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | 5:02 p.m. CST
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