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In response to "Looking around a little and it may require Congress to repeal it. Though I'm sure Obama can suspend it." by TWuG

Congress? I think he just has to give an order. -- nm

Posted by nubby Oct 10 '09, 18:04

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the current DADT policy was passed by congress in 1994, iirc. - znufrii Oct 10, 18:08 3
- Wikipedia says you're right. Wonder why the Sec. of the Navy said it would be that easy to Jon Stewart on Tuesday. -- nm - nubby Oct 10, 18:12 2
  - Maybe because Obama can probably cite National Security to suspend it. - TWuG Oct 10, 18:17
  - the argument being that there are steps he can take in the interim to stop its enforcement - znufrii Oct 10, 18:17

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