Senator wants marriage-based green card application put on hold
DuMont cites opposition from GOP in blocking appointment
Committee approves bill on 10-8 party-line vote
Judiciary Committee set to meet Thursday
Hernandez saved life of Rep. Giffords in January shooting
Mathis claims victory in State Senate special election
GOP hopeful says Obama repealed ban to please political base
Mathis has 52-46 lead over Golding
Jill Biden touts Obama administration's work against bullying
133 lawmakers sign legal brief against anti-gay law