No person of color or bi-national couples set to testify before Senate
Oetken approved by vote of 80-13
W.H. spox refers questions on Medicaid funding to HHS
But Ninth Circuit allows recruiters to bar open gays from enlisting
Oetken would be first out male on federal bench
Individuals in same-sex marriages also scheduled as witnesses
Questions raised about use of federal funds for discredited practice
Some say LGBT liaison lacked influence, others praise his style
Witnesses to be announced at later time
TIming for move remains unclear
