He further predicted that the draft itself would be implemented as early as June 15, 2005. William Hawkins, a columnist for The Washington Times, denies that the bill was ever approved and claims that when Republicans brought it to the floor on October 5, it was for the express purpose of killing it.
He further anticipated that the draft would be implemented as early as June 15, 2005. William Hawkins, a columnist for The Washington Times, denies the bill was ever approved and maintains that when Republicans presented it on October 5, their goal was to block it.