Harry Reid to Schedule Don't Ask, Don't Tell Vote

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Huh. Okay, this surprises me.  Even though something like 70% of Americans apparently favor lifting Don't Ask, Don't Tell, I still thought this was one of those "some day"-type issues. You know, okay to promise when there isn't a big election coming up.  And Harry Reid promising this vote?  Oh my heck, Harry!  I was going to vote for you anyway, but this way I can actually feel good about it!

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Reid to Schedule Vote on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Next Week

. . ."A senior Democratic leadership aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Reid met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday to inform the Republican leader that the fiscal year 2011 defense authorization bill will come to the Senate floor the week of Sept. 20. The aide said Senate leadership is anticipating the Senate won’t have unanimous consent to bring the legislation to the floor, so 60 votes will be necessary to end a filibuster and move forward with debate on the bill. 'We are going to take it the floor next week to see where the votes are,' the aide said. . ."

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