Gay Md. state official addresses colleagues Thursday on Senate floor
House of Delegates plans hearing Friday; their vote key to measure's progress
Says POTUS believes law is "unnecessary and unfair"
Stabbing death happened day before Valentine's
Gray creates new AIDS commission, Pannell runs, Cheatam plans move and more
Civil unions bill in Colo., amendment push in N.C. and more
Gay Rep. Cicilline on being in the minority, the prospects for a pro-LGBT omnibus bill — and D.C.’s social scene
Former GOP lawmaker decries Obama decision
Legislation will take effect on Jan. 1
Nadler also to reintroduce legislation in House
