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Thursday, September 20, 2012

History It's Been a Year Since the Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

Posted by on Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 2:54 PM

And Washington Senator Patty Murray has something to say:

I was proud to vote to repeal this law that did a tremendous disservice to so many men and women who wanted nothing more than to defend their country and the freedoms America stands for. While today is a day of celebration, as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I remain committed to ensuring the Department of Veterans Affairs is a welcoming environment for LGBT veterans and their families, and that all servicemembers—regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity—receive quality health care and services

As I wrote earlier this year, that's no small task.

 

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TheMisanthrope 1
I've generally been against voting for career politicians. However, I love Patty Murray. As much as I try looking for flaws in her voting record, I find that she votes largely in the direction I would like the country to go. She's awesome.

Keep going Patty.
Posted by TheMisanthrope on September 20, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Pope Peabrain 2
Thank you, Senator Murray. Without you, we veterans would be at the mercy of Republicans who don't give a flip about us.
Posted by Pope Peabrain on September 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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Eli can't help himself.
Posted by Eli just has to be the waterboy. on September 21, 2012 at 6:17 AM

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