Hearing is slated to begin on Dec. 11
Mizer to lead efforts in protecting civil rights of Americans
Retiring senator voted for DOMA, spent career in the closet
W.Va. senator lone Senate Democrat to oppose gay nuptials
Md. Democrat voted for DOMA in 1996
Decision takes effect March 9
D.C. show slated for September
Latest detentions come ahead of economic development conference
Team D.C. holds its annual event at Town
'We have a right to exist'
Head of gay GOP group criticized Putin, Obama during CPAC panel