People gather near the U.S. Capitol during a gay rights demonstration in Washington October 11, 2009. Senate Armed Service Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) said Sunday he expects President Barack Obama to keep a renewed vow to end discrimination against gays in the military, but that Obama should do so with the support of the Pentagon. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

People gather near the U.S. Capitol during a gay rights demonstration in Washington October 11, 2009. Senate Armed Service Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) said Sunday he expects President Barack Obama to keep a renewed vow to end discrimination against gays in the military, but that Obama should do so with the support of the Pentagon.

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