The Advocate has learned that concurrent meetings took place Monday morning at the White House and on Capitol Hill that could help clear the way for «don't ask, don't tell» repeal to be attached to the Department of Defense authorization bill later this week. (advocate.com)
The massive defense authorization bill approved by the House Armed Services panel early Thursday morning is a consequential measure — but not for the reasons most people think. (rollcall.com)
At the behest of the Iraqi government, President Bush will veto the annual defense authorization bill, saying an obscure provision in the legislation could make Iraqi assets held in U.S. banks vulnerable to lawsuits. (voices.washingtonpost.com)