Advocacy groups back U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.)'s measure
Little-noticed provision would eliminate ‘tipped wage’ system
Leading Dems promise to push for passage of Equality Act
Biden appears slightly ahead in battleground states
Gay Democrat beat Republican Matt Mowers
Real Clear Politics changes race to 'toss-up'.
Gay congressman introducing measure faces stiff GOP challenge
Republican challenger, facing ethics investigation, accuses Pappas of misdoing
Chris Pappas is one of openly LGBTQ members of Congress
Gay troops expelled under 'Don't Ask' also covered
