Expanded conscience protections; sodomy ban repealed in military code
Levin, Smith urge Hagel to clarify 'all married military couples must be treated equally'
Rep. Smith says language watered-down to have no substantive impact
Conference will likely determine whether language will be found in final bill
Brings total number of bill supporters to 31
Republican doesn't want military chaplains to officiate over same-sex marriages
The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network held a celebration at the K Street Lounge
After 18 years, military's gay ban sent to history books
Groups that worked to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" are hosting a variety of events in D.C. in the coming days
Bill lacks language on 'Don't Ask,' DOMA found in House measure