Log Cabin Republicans Disappointed by Senator Reid's Failure to Reach Agreement on Defense Authorization Bill

Vote Delayed on the Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Log Cabin Republicans are troubled by the parochial political actions of Senator Harry Reid  (D-NV) who has refused to compromise with Republicans by holding a full and open debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).   Rather than reaching a compromise allowing for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to be repealed, the Senate has postponed action until after the election.

"Obviously, we are disappointed.  Senator Reid failed to reach a compromise with Republicans and our military servicemembers will need to wait until the November elections are over for the US Senate to vote on a repeal." says R. Clarke Cooper, Executive Director, Log Cabin Republicans.  "This partisan arrogance is an example of why voters will be turning away from Democrats on November 2^nd."

Log Cabin Republicans promotes legislation to provide basic fairness for gay and lesbian Americans and works to build a more inclusive GOP. The 30-year old organization has state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time office in Washington, DC, a federal political action committee and state political action committees.

SOURCE Log Cabin Republicans