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Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about Jim Mattis’ transgender policy

By Travis J. Tritten
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Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about Jim Mattis’ transgender policy

The Pentagon unveiled recommendations for a new personnel policy on Friday that would bar most transgender people from serving in the military.

After viewing the 44-page plan, President Trump dropped his call for an all-out ban on transgender troops and gave Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the authority to implement the new policy.

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