More good news today, from Washington.
From the Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A Senate bill to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy was defeated Tuesday, a major setback for gay groups that saw the vote as their last chance this year to overturn the 17-year-old ban.
Two Arkansas Democrats, Sens. Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln, voted with Republicans to block the measure, which was attached to a military spending bill.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., also voted 'no' for procedural reasons. The final vote was 56-43.
Advocates had been optimistic that the Democratic-controlled White House and Congress could overcome objections to repeal of the law barring gays from serving openly in the military. The move is unpopular among Republicans, military officers and social conservatives.
But in the end, Senate Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to limit debate and advance the legislation.
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