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Senate Repeals "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Rejects Dream Act

The U.S. Senate struck a blow for equal rights on Dec. 18 by repealing the 17-year ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military. The 65-31 vote will make it much easier for untold numbers of men and women who want to serve their country to do just that without having to lie about their sexual orientation. On the same day, however, the Senate crushed the hopes of hundreds of thousands of young people here illegally through no fault of their own. The Dream Act, which would create a path to legal status for illegal student immigrants, was rejected by the Senate, 55-41, in a vote to bring it to the floor for debate. The U.S. House has already approved both measures, so the end of the military's ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy is certain, while the Dream Act remains in limbo. Click here to read more from the Miami Herald.
 
 



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