Obama To Call For 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal In SOTU Speech

Obama To Call For 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal, Adviser Says -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will ask Congress Wednesday night to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gays and lesbians from openly serving in, White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod told CNN.

The request will be included in the president's State of the Union address, Axelrod said.

The issue has been a source of contention for heavy hitters on both sides of the issue, who are lining up for a fight.

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