BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service DOD SIGNS MORE INCLUSIVE CHARTER: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel signed a “Human Goals Charter” Monday. “By … [Read more...] about Tuesday Speed Read: Chuck Hagel, Human Rights Charter, North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Boy Scouts
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says All Rogue States Have Complied with Orders Regarding Gay Spousal Benefits
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released the following statement this morning: On Oct. 31, I called on the chief of the National Guard Bureau to work … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says All Rogue States Have Complied with Orders Regarding Gay Spousal Benefits
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says All Rogue States Have Complied with Orders Regarding Gay Spousal Benefits
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released the following statement this morning: On Oct. 31, I called on the chief of the National Guard Bureau to work … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says All Rogue States Have Complied with Orders Regarding Gay Spousal Benefits
Rogue States Refuse To Obey Pentagon Order Over Gay Spousal Benefits
Despite direct orders from the Pentagon, several states said yesterday that they will continue to deny ID cards to gay spouses at state militias. … [Read more...] about Rogue States Refuse To Obey Pentagon Order Over Gay Spousal Benefits
Chuck Hagel Blasts Rogue States Over Gay Spousal Benefits, Issues Stern Order: VIDEO
In a blistering speech delivered to the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday night, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel blasted the rogue states which are … [Read more...] about Chuck Hagel Blasts Rogue States Over Gay Spousal Benefits, Issues Stern Order: VIDEO
Oklahoma Governor Orders National Guard to Stop Processing Military Benefits for Gay Couples
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has ordered the state's National Guard to stop processing military benefits for same-sex couples, the AP reports. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Governor Orders National Guard to Stop Processing Military Benefits for Gay Couples
ACLU Launches Petition as Florida Decides if It Too Will Deny Gay Troop Benefits
Florida's attorney general won't say if the Florida National Guard will comply with an order form the Pentagon to begin offering partner … [Read more...] about ACLU Launches Petition as Florida Decides if It Too Will Deny Gay Troop Benefits
Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families
Towleroad recently reported on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement that it would extend benefits including housing and health care to the … [Read more...] about Senator James Inhofe: Military’s Gay Policies Discriminate Against Straight Families
Pentagon to Offer 10 Days Paid Leave for Gay Service Members to Travel to States Where They Can Marry
According to a Defense Department memo obtained by the Associated Press, the Pentagon is ready to extend benefits including housing and health care to … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Offer 10 Days Paid Leave for Gay Service Members to Travel to States Where They Can Marry
Pentagon to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Spouses ASAP
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the Pentagon will extend health care, housing, and additional federal benefits to the gay spouses of service … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Spouses ASAP