It's Official: DADT repeal CERTIFIED!

[UrbScotty]

Service members today welcomed a key milestone in repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), as President Obama, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, formally issued their certification to the Armed Services committees of both houses of Congress, signifying that the military is ready for the transition. In 60 days, as prescribed in the law passed by Congress and signed by the President last December, repeal will be final.

“The final countdown to repeal begins today. Service members celebrate this historic announcement, and they are ready for this change. Our nation’s top military leaders have testified that commanders see no significant challenges ahead, and now the President, Secretary Panetta, and Chairman Mullen have certified to Congress that the armed forces are prepared for the end of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’” said Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis.

http://www.sldn.org/news/archives/finally-certification-issued/

[DevonRex]

1. So obama certified it immediately!! K&R nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. That's great news!

[Wait Wut]

3. FANTASTIC!!!!

:toast:

Thanks to all for their service!!!

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[gademocrat7]

5. Great news!

[supernova]

6. Great news!

[JoePhilly]

7. Good news!

[shraby]

8. Maybe if they had been that cautious to go to war under

Bush, we probably wouldn't be in Iraq at all.

[kestrel91316]

9. I just don't get why the need to continue DADT for another 60 days.

[Sheepshank]

14. Almost always there is a signed date and a future enactment date on laws.

In this case, it appears law required the 60 day wait. "In 60 days, as prescribed in the law passed by Congress and signed by the President last December, repeal will be final."

[MadMaddie]

19. This is not because of President Obama

BREAKING: Robert Byrd To Support Repeal Of DADT After Inserting Language Giving Congress 60 Days To Review Study


http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2010/05/26/176807/byrd-dadt/



Metro Weekly’s Chris Geidner, who has reviewed the new language, reports that the 60 day certification does not require additional Congressional action.

[Ruby the Liberal]

25. The Late Sen Byrd added that in concession for his sig.

Rachel highlighted the details on the 3 certifications + 60 days requirement the other night. That was Robert Byrd's (Rest his soul) concession to signing the bill. Video is on the MSNBC/rachel site if you want the details.

[great white snark]

10. Excellent! K&R.

:patriot:

[ClarkUSA]

11. Thank you, President Obama! You kept your promise and History will honor you.

[awoke_in_2003]

12. K&R. nt

[Sheepshank]

13. Such good news...actual real news lol

and yet...there are still those that piss an moan. WTF

Who'd have thunk that there is NOTHING Obama can do that will garner a good note from some. I take that back. I should have said, I guarantee that this will still not be good news to some.

[PatGund]

16. True.

There's going to be the "why didn't he do this sooner / by executive order / when he took office / while riding on a pony" crowd that nothing will be good enough.

"Dan Choi" comes to mind, alas.

[Prism]

15. Incredibly good news

Thank you, President Obama and all of the people who worked so hard and sacrificed so much to bring us to this moment.

[mkultra]

17. Exactly as he said. Awesome news! DOMA is next

[Proles]

18. Is good news.

Proof that even though President Obama may be much more of a centrist than we'd like, he can still push for progress better than any Republican.

[great white snark]

20. Welcome to DU!

And I agree.

[CakeGrrl]

21. K/R!

[girl gone mad]

22. k & r

[Zenlitened]

23. LGBT activists say, "You're welcome, America."

:applause:

[Ruby the Liberal]

24. Maybe someday their partners (spouses eventually) will be able to take advantage of

federal tax breaks and death/disability benefits.

Positive step, but we have a long way to go...

:toast: