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DADT Repeal - The United States senate repealed the 'Don’t ask Don’t tell' (DADT) policy allowing gay men and women in the military to be open about their sexual preferences. This has prompted a slew of celebrities taking to Twitter to announce their happiness over the announcement. Lady Gaga who has been most vociferous against the draconian law tweeted: "Can't hold back the tears+pride. We did it!i Our voice was heard + today the Senate REPEALED DADT. A triumph for equality after 17 YEARS." Ellen DeGeneres posted: "Thank you Senators for pushing us one step closer towards full equality." DADT Repeal Ricky Martin wrote: "One step closer to #equality!! #DADT is gone!Historical! #lgbt." Adam Shankman, the So You Think You Can Dance judge, said: Don't ask don't tell repealed!!! This a great Xmas!" Cyndi Lauper tweeted: "Historic day. 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repealed. It's about time. Step by st...

Dadt Repeal Fails - They had 60 votes in the bank, with Brown, Collins, and Murkowski all promising to vote yes if they could reach an agreement with Reid on debate time and amendments. He spent a day negotiating with them and then gave up, choosing to ignore their demands and force a vote by bringing the bill to the floor anyway. And it worked! … in Collins’s case. Brown and Murky voted no but she ended up voting yes, even though (a) Reid gave her nothing in return and (b) she pledged last week not to approve any bills until the tax cuts deal is settled. So not only is she exposed as a liar and a chump, she didn’t even get a successful repeal here as a consolation prize. That makes her our official sucker of the day, with Reid a close second for not delaying this vote until after the tax deal is done, when there might be time to satisfy Brown’s and Murkowki’s procedural demands. Take note, gay activists: He’s happy to postpone a vote on DREAM to improve its chances of passing, but wh...