WASHINGTON — The Defense Department next week will propose for the first time a “way forward” on lifting the military’s ban on gays from serving openly, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said Thursday.
President Barack Obama has vowed to work with Congress this year to repeal the 1993 law, but Democrats have been waiting to hear from the military on how it could be done.
In testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Join Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen are expected to outline steps the military will take to lessen the impact on a force fighting two wars.
“The secretary and the chairman have and will continue to work on an implementation plan, and we’ll be able to share (details) with you early next week,” Morrell said.
The Associated Press
