DOMA restricts most benefits from going to gay troops with partners
Bill becomes part of guv's legislative package
Military's gay ban will be off the books in 60 days
News welcomed by supporters of open service
'It is the law of the land and should remain the law of the land'
Democratic leader calls workplace protections 'long overdue'
Baldwin Senate race, Obama re-election, ballot measures to compete for funds
Fitzgerald named to U.S. District Court in California
Senate hears from spouses, activists about burdens of marriage ban; hearing first-ever in Congress on repeal of anti-gay law
W.H. spox says president endorses Respect for Marriage Act