Garden State ordered to issue licenses to gay couples starting Oct. 21
Fla. senator continues 10-month delay on official he once supported
Hughes confirmed unanimously to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
No mention of same-sex marriage to Hughes on campaign material
Closed-door meeting to take place Monday
Hughes would become first openly LGBT person to sit on fed'l appeals court
Legislation could undermine advances made after court ruling against DOMA
White House spokesperson pledges to 'talk about' administration's response
Baldwin, Pocan take lead on Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act
Policy applies even in states that don't recognize same-sex marriage
