WASHINGTON, July 24 (UPI) -- A U.S. House of Representatives panel is examining the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bars openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the U.S. military.

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- Congressional Democrats say they are taking what some hope will be the first step to changing the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" gay service policy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A California congressman apologized Tuesday for saying that U.S. soldiers were going to Iraq "to get their heads blown off for the president's amusement."

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A House lawmaker wants U.S. military leaders to raise troop strength in the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, Stars and Stripes reported Friday.