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September 21, 2010

Senate to Take up DADT Repeal, DREAM Act
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And the Senate is expected to vote today on advancing a military
spending bill that includes repealing the ban on openly gay
servicemembers known as "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." Republicans have
stalled the bill as part of an effort to maintain the ban. The Senate is
also expected to take up a provision that would allow undocumented young
people a chance at citizenship called the DREAM Act. Under the measure,
immigrant youth could obtain permanent residency with a chance for
citizenship, provided they attend college for at least two years or
enlist in the military.



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