Obama Heckled In New York Over Aids, 'don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The Canadian PressObama heckled in New York over AIDS, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'Washington PostPresident Obama endorsed a "don't ask, don't tell" compromise between lawmakers and the Defense Department that may sidestep a key obstacle to repealing the military's policy banning gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces.

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