(Saturday, December 22, 1990) — “Tom’s Diner” by DNA featuring Suzanne Vega peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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Video: 'Obama Signs 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal'

(Wednesday, December 22, 2010; Obama began speaking at 9:10 a.m., signed the legislation just before the ceremony concluded at 9:35 a.m. EST) — The military’s longstanding ban on service by gays and lesbians came to a historic and symbolic end on today as President Obama signed legislation repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the contentious 17-year old Clinton-era law that sought to allow gays to serve under the terms of an uneasy compromise that required them to keep their sexuality a secret.
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