President insists it's a state issue
Observers await president's remarks at LGBT fundraiser
President headed to NYC for LGBT fundraiser
Carney says 'process is moving' for open service
W.H. press sec'y unaware of discussion on directive against LGBT job bias
'He can't just wave a wand and change the law'
Carney says president supports right of Congress to defend anti-gay law
W.H. spokesperson says Obama remains committed to 2008 pledges
W.H. official says 'Don't Ask' must be repealed first
Directives could provide protections in workplace and U.S. military