President Barack Obama signs the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 into law, overturning the policy crafted in the Clinton Administration that prevented homosexuals from openly serving in the US military. However, before the law can take effect, DOD has to craft new policies and regulations that the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff must certify.
The ongoing government shutdown has not slowed progress on the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, a congressional official said, correcting a previous statement from lawmakers about the secretive program.
