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July 24, 2008 Elaine Donnelly has a thing about lesbians

The subcommittee chairwoman, Susan Davis (D-Calif.), asked for the "utmost respect," and John McHugh (NY), the ranking Republican, urged a "civil discussion." That held up as Coleman spoke of one of the openly gay soldiers who served ..

July 24, 2008 House examines ‘don’t ask, don't tell’ policy for the first time ...

Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., chairwoman of the House armed services military personnel subcommittee, said the goal of the hearing was to "start a conversation" on the policy, to determine whether repealing it would benefit the services. ...

July 24, 2008 House weighs overturning ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

Rep. Susan Davis, the California Democrat who chairs the subcommittee, said, "many Americans who happen to be gay or lesbian want to answer our nation’s call to service, and allowing them to serve in an open and honest manner would ...

July 24, 2008 The way to win the DADT debate — hand the other side a microphone

The subcommittee chairwoman, Susan Davis (D-Calif.), asked for the “utmost respect,” and John McHugh (NY), the ranking Republican, urged a “civil discussion.” That held up as Coleman spoke of one of the openly gay soldiers who served ..

July 23, 2008 Hearing on Don't Ask, Don't Tell Today

The hearing, to be chaired by California's Susan Davis, will be made up of three retired military officials wanting to overturn Don't Ask, Don't Tell and two witnesses who'd prefer it to stay in effect. No current officials were invited ...

July 23, 2008 Your chance to watch Congress in action!

since Congress enacted it fifteen years ago. The Subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA <http://www.house.gov/susandavis/> ). Three witnesses calling for the repeal, include US Army Major General Vance Coleman (Ret.), US Navy ...

July 23, 2008 DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL

Subcommittee chairwoman Susan Davis (D-CA) said that she put in a request to the Defense Department, "but at this particular time...they're really not quite willing to come forward." Gay rights activists are disappointed at this no-show ...

July 23, 2008 We Be Gay, tra-la, tra-la

In 2006, Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) introduced the Military Readiness Enhancement Act, which would overturn DADT. The legislation now has 133 co-sponsors, including five Republicans. Chief Kook and gay-hater President Bush, however, ...

July 23, 2008 Policy: Dont Ask - Dont Tell

Wednesday's hearing, convened by subcommittee chair Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., includes three former military officials who want to overturn "don't ask, don't tell," and two witnesses who oppose gays serving in the military. ...

July 23, 2008 VFA News Analysis: July 23, 2008

The subcommittee chairwoman, Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA), remarked: “We are very concerned that the Army took its eye off that ball, that you are not living up to the goals you set and the promises you made.” ...

July 23, 2008 House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcmte. Hearing on Don't ...

Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) chairs a House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing on the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy that relates to gay and lesbian members of the military. Retired military personnel, and Elaine Donnelly .

July 23, 2008 ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ examined

Rep. Susan Davis, the California Democrat who chairs the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee that held a hearing on the policy, said, “Many Americans who happen to be gay or lesbian want to answer our nation’s call to service, ...

July 23, 2008 House Weighs Overturning ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Rep. Susan Davis, the California Democrat who chairs the subcommittee, said, “many Americans who happen to be gay or lesbian want to answer our nation’s call to service, and allowing them to serve in an open and honest manner would ...

July 23, 2008 Vigorous debate held on 'don't ask, don't tell'

Instead, "our purpose today is to begin a long-overdue review ... and to start a conversation about the real-life impact on our service members, their families and the operational readiness of our military," said Rep. Susan Davis ...

July 23, 2008 Tauscher praises ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ hearing

The House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Susan Davis, D-San Diego, today held a hearing reviewing the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gay and lesbian servicemembers. ...

July 23, 2008 Congress Holds Hearings on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Below, a clip of Donnelly being questioned by Rep. Patrick Murphy. Donnelly was grilled, chastised, and lambasted, according to The Hill. Clips of testimony from Subcommittee Chairwoman Susan Davis, Alva, and Darrah, AFTER THE JUMP. ...

July 23, 2008 Wherein I Praise Susan Davis AND Ellen Tauscher

Since then, "There's another year in the war," says Rep. Susan Davis, a California Democrat who chairs the military personnel subcommittee. "We want to start a conversation" that could put the issue on a front burner again. ...

July 23, 2008 Rep Susan Davis Responds to Net Neutrality

I got this response from the action alert I submitted recently regarding the protection of Net Neutrality. It is of course a form letter, here it is in its entirety: Dear Mr. Roeschlein, Thank you for contacting me to share your support ...

July 23, 2008 Rep. Susan Davis opens Don't Ask Don't Tell hearings

Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA-53) is chair of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee. Home | Disturbing profile of DNC chief of staff Leah Daughtry >>>

July 23, 2008 Tension Over DADT Hearing

That conflicts with what subcommittee chairman Susan Davis ( D-California ) , who is holding the hearing, told Newsweek magazine. “I had hoped to hear from the Department of Defense, I had wanted to include them in the hearing.” ...

July 22, 2008 Former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman John Shalikashvili hails DADT hearings

Elaine Donnelly is probably foaming at the mouth as we speak...Democrats in Congress hope to ignite a drive to reverse the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy Wednesday with the first hearing on the subject since 1993, when President Clinton said gay

July 22, 2008 26 new messages in 10 topics - digest

that increased numbers of wounded soldiers caused delays to worsen in the last six months. "They're just under-resourced at a time when they are overwhelmed by the number of people that need assistance," says Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., ...

July 22, 2008 "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" hearing: Wednesday July 23

Here are the details of the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Military Personnel, chaired by Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA], hearing on implementation of 10 USC 654, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Wednesday, July 23, 2008

July 22, 2008 Don't Mourn "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

On July 23, the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House of Representatives will debate the future of the policy known to most Americans as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." As committee chair, Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif. ...

July 22, 2008 Midday Open Thread

"They're just under-resourced at a time when they are overwhelmed by the number of people that need assistance," says Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., the subcommittee chairwoman. And who would be the source of this under-resourcing? ...

July 22, 2008 Conference Call on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Congressional Hearing

The Subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA). The media conference call will include three witnesses calling for the repeal, including US Army Major General Vance Coleman (Ret.), US Navy Captain Joan E. Darrah (Ret. ...

July 22, 2008 Midday Open Thread

“They’re just under-resourced at a time when they are overwhelmed by the number of people that need assistance,” says Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., the subcommittee chairwoman. And who would be the source of this under-resourcing? ...

July 22, 2008 The lawyer of Britney Spears pictured ex husband Kevin Federline ...

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July 21, 2008 Hearing on Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy This Week

According to Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, there will be a legislative hearing on the military's anti-LGBT "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy at 12pm on Wednesday July 23rd chaired by Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego). ...

July 21, 2008 Congress to Hold Hearing on a4Dona4t Ask, Dona4t Tella4

Rep. Susan Davis of San Diego has been pressing her colleagues in the House Armed Services Committee to review the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy that bans military service for people who are openly gay. On Wednesday, Davis gets her ...