Mathis claims victory in State Senate special election
GOP hopeful says Obama repealed ban to please political base
Mathis has 52-46 lead over Golding
Jill Biden touts Obama administration's work against bullying
133 lawmakers sign legal brief against anti-gay law
Resignation comes just weeks after Domestic Policy advisor Barnes’ departure
Leahy says measure will be voted on next week
Fitzgerald could become fourth out person to sit on federal bench
'Poison pill' amendments could emerge during panel markup
Democrats hoping to hang onto one-seat majority in Senate
