Gay Service Members Want Severance Pay

The Obama administration is fighting a lawsuit seeking severance pay for gay service members who were kicked out of the military under "don't ask, don't tell." The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action suit for 142 people who only got half-pay after their discharge because they are gay. But the Justice Department is asking the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to dismiss the case. Justice argued the defense secretary has sole power to decide who gets what separation pay and that the court cannot rewrite military regulations. However, the suit argues it is unconstitutional for the DoD to cut the amount for people discharged for homosexuality.