Conversation comes after a week of battles over book bans on Capitol Hill
First lady spoke at annual gathering in Arlington, Va.
Democratic ranking member raised objections
'We need more politicians who are reading books and fewer politicians banning books'
Murders, non-negligent manslaughters are down
Congressional Republicans are trying to roll back progress, the president said.
Wyo. college student brutally murdered in October 1998
Resolution follows expanded 23-count indictment of the congressman
Human Rights Campaign rolls out new Coming Out Guides
Group's national dinner taking place in DC on Saturday
