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Stacy Vasquez was discharged from the military under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Now that the ban has been lifted, she says she is applying to re-enter the military. Vasquez is seen here in 2010 with other former service members (from left) Anthony Woods, David Hall and Todd Belok. Harry Hamburg/AP hide caption

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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is Done; What Now?

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An employee sells products in a religious articles store in Havana, Cuba, in this file photo from January. After Cuban President Raul Castro authorized private businesses as part of economic reforms, Cubans are making their debut as small business owners. Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Entrepreneurs Emerge As Cuba Loosens Control

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Kelli Garner is one of the stars of ABC's nostalgic Pan Am. Bob D'Amico/ABC hide caption

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Fall TV: Nostalgia For The Glamorous 1960s Needs A Tune-Up

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry waves to the crowd after speaking at an anti-abortion rally on the Capitol steps in Austin on Jan. 23, 2010. Jack Plunkett/AP hide caption

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Perry Cut Funds For Women's Health In Texas

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Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson addresses a Tea Party rally in Madison, Wis., in 2010. Andy Manis/AP hide caption

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Eyeing Senate, Tommy Thompson Faces New GOP

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Workers move a section of well casting at a natural gas well site in Pennsylvania. Energy expert Daniel Yergin says that in addition to trucks and traffic, natural gas production can bring jobs and economic growth to gas-rich areas. Ralph Wilson /AP hide caption

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Daniel Yergin Examines America's 'Quest' For Energy

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