White House sounds amenable, but divided Congress an obstacle
LGBT advocates, buoyed by inaugural speech, celebrate 2nd term
House expected to vote on measure on Thursday
Despite inaugural speech, Carney says Obama wants decision left to the states
News network coverage notes inclusion of band in inaugural parade after historic inaugural address
In first, president includes gay references in address
Private briefing took place Friday, included unidentified LGBT leaders
Gay poet sounds theme of unity; pro-LGBT minister mentions gays in benediction
President Obama also likens Stonewall riots to other great civil rights moments in speech
Mayors for the Freedom to Marry launched last year.