No. 2 Senate Democrat says passage would end discrimination
Former ambassador wants assurances for LGBT military families
Rep. Smith says language watered-down to have no substantive impact
House GOP pushing clause that some fear could lead to harassment of gay service members
Carney says administration will leave issue to Congress
Export-Import chief would be first openly gay Cabinet member
MSM identified as key population in global epidemic
LGBT group optimistic sponsorship will grow as more marriage-equality backers take seats
Embassy says legislation not yet out of committee
Berry, Hochberg discussed as potential nominees