Minority leader asks why Democrats excluded from negotiations
Clement hired at blended rate of $520 an hour
House and Senate approve 'gender identity' legislation; governor plans to sign

Measure would expand certification to include service chiefs

Speaker taps Bush solicitor general to defend law

Democratic lawmakers hammer anti-gay activist
Lawmakers write to administration seeking executive action
Merkley backs exec order barring LGBT job bias

Gallagher among scheduled witnesses; HRC says GOP 'obsessed' with discrimination

Measure clears state House and Senate; Dem governor vows to sign