Rep. Smith says language watered-down to have no substantive impact
Hawaii senator was among 14 to vote against DOMA
First briefs are due Jan. 22
House GOP pushing clause that some fear could lead to harassment of gay service members
Boehner pledges to continue defending anti-gay law in court
While two-thirds of Americans acknowledge anti-gay bias, only 9 percent believe there is no problem
Idaho city council unanimously passes LGBT non-discrimination law, while in Minnesota lesbian elevated to police chief
New Jersey based pharmaceuticals company joins Intel and UPS in effort to pressure group on anti-gay policy
Democrat Quinn hopes the bill reaches his desk for signature by January
Frank Ocean leads among nominees with 6 nods
