REP. DUNCAN HUNTER SAYS HE’LL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION to protect troops from being forced to take actions contrary to their principles as the military repeals the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly. The California Republican and HASC member has repeatedly criticized DOD’s efforts to implement the law enacted last year, saying the department was ignoring legitimate concerns about the process.
AN AIDE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROPOSAL EMAILS: “The proposal is simply a statement of assurance for service members and would apply to a wide variety of situations depending on how implementation goes and whatever problems might occur through that process and beyond. We’ve already heard from some military members that the sensitivity training is pushing the line. It’s a legitimate concern under the circumstances.” Read the bill here: http://politi.co/oHFVmV