Burden on gay, lesbian service members lifted Tuesday
Kind says no to Senate bid
Groups that worked to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" are hosting a variety of events in D.C. in the coming days
Letter condemned as last-ditch effort to block open service
Obama opposes laws 'designed to take rights away'
Perez testifies on LGBT issues at Senate oversight hearing
Measure will appear on ballot in May 2012
Boehner's lawyer declines consent to videotape hearing
Measure passed by vote of 75-42
President doesn't mention lack of federal protections in remarks
