Perez testifies on LGBT issues at Senate oversight hearing
Measure will appear on ballot in May 2012
Boehner's lawyer declines consent to videotape hearing
Measure passed by vote of 75-42
President doesn't mention lack of federal protections in remarks
Progressive caucuses seek meeting with president
Support brings number of Senate co-sponsors to 30
LGBT staffers take key roles in 2012 effort
Baldwin seeks to become first openly gay senator
Patients may designate visitors during hospital stay