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Military ban on gays
2:36 pm
Sat December 18, 2010

Senator Carl Levin says DADT ban "is the right thing to do"

Senator Levin speaks with military member
Credit Carl Levin
On Saturday, Levin gave a senate floor statement on don’t ask, don’t tell

Associated Press reports the senate has cleared the way for a vote on Saturday afternoon on a bill that would overturn the military's ban on openly gay troops. Senators voted 63-33 to advance the legislation. It's already passed the House and  now looks likely to reach the president's desk before the new year.

Earlier in the day Senator Levin gave a senate floor statement.

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Veterans Day
10:50 am
Thu November 11, 2010

Honoring veterans of war today

VFW Hall in Hoquiam, WA
Credit Joe Mabel / Creative Commons
VFW Hall in Hoquiam, WA.

It's Veterans Day and there are a many articles around the state about those who have made significant sacrifices for our country. Men and women who fought in wars for the U.S. Here's a snapshot of the articles this morning:

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