That move would most likely push congressional action back to 2011, since the study is due on Dec. 1.
Some advocates who attended a high-level strategy meeting earlier this year are saying the White House never committed to legislative repeal in 2010.
Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., is among a group of legislators pushing back on the White House's apparent willingness to delay asking for a vote on repealing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. "We've had this discussion long enough," said Udall, speaking about the possibility that Congress won't vote on a repeal until after the Pentagon completes an implementation study. "The sooner we can end this policy, the better," said Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.
