Senate hears from spouses, activists about burdens of marriage ban; hearing first-ever in Congress on repeal of anti-gay law
W.H. spox says president endorses Respect for Marriage Act
Calif. senator says no time set for committee to report out repeal bill
No person of color or bi-national couples set to testify before Senate
Oetken approved by vote of 80-13
W.H. spox refers questions on Medicaid funding to HHS
But Ninth Circuit allows recruiters to bar open gays from enlisting
Oetken would be first out male on federal bench
Individuals in same-sex marriages also scheduled as witnesses
Questions raised about use of federal funds for discredited practice