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	<title><![CDATA[A Study in Contrasts on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-ralls/a-study-in-contrasts-on-d_b_171094.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p>It may be the latest sign of the growing divide between North and South, so to speak. Or, to find a more optimistic silver lining, a hopeful sign of things to come here at home.</p>

<p>Earlier this morning, the government of Argentina, an increasingly welcoming South American country when it comes to lesbians and gays, officially ended its prohibition on open service in the armed forces. Under the leadership of President Cristina Kirchner, the country rolled out a welcome mat for...</p>]]></abstract>
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	<date_published>2009-04-02T05:12:00-04:00</date_published>
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