National Council expected to weigh in next week
Attorneys for landmark gay rights cases compare their significance to pending lawsuits
N.Y. senator won't commit support; Hatch urges Leahy to withhold amendments
House Sergeant at Arms made decision last month
Observers say announcement helped lead to success at the ballot
Vt. senator proposes two measures to protect bi-national families
Every Child Deserves a Family Act would restrict federal funds for anti-gay agencies
HRC says president 'has fallen far short'
Ruling requires names of both parents to appear on child's birth certificate
Committee vote on UAFA could happen next week
