House Passes Repeal Of 'don't Ask, Don't Tell'

House passes repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to overturn the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly.

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