Dodges question on whether cost to defend DOMA will exceed $500K
Cites passage of 'Don't Ask' repeal and hate crimes legislation as achievements for LGBT people
W.H. press sec'y unaware of discussion on directive against LGBT job bias
Announcement met with criticism from right and left leaning LGBT advocates
Bill reaffirms DOMA, could disrupt 'Don't Ask' repeal
Service conducts training session to prepare for open service
In symbolic move, guv vetoes 2012 ballot measure
Administration stops short of veto threat over legislation
Administration says Obama has 'long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts' against gay couples
Lawmaker says measure would 'write discrimination' in constitution