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Retired Brass Aim to Undo 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 17, 2008 6:19 PM CST

(AP) – More than 100 retired generals and admirals called today for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, the AP reports. The list of 104 former officers who signed the statement appears to signal growing support... Read full story »

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