Next week, the Senate will take on the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill extending the funding for military operations. The bill will include a repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office confirmed the matter.
There are statements on either side of the issue, some saying that enough votes are there to overturn the controversial policy, while others feel it can’t succeed. Servicemembers United, the nation’s largest organization of gay and lesbian troops and veterans, issued a statement applauding the decision.