Fox News commentator will become envoy to 4th largest national economy
Grenell is first major openly gay appointment of current White House
O'Connell worked for years to elect pro-choice women to office
Obama lawyer defended trans protections in bathrooms, health care
Roberts blocks nomination out of concerns over closing Gitmo
Questions emerge about whether sexual orientation delaying confirmation
'Homosexuality is not a job qualification'
Michaud sought to become first openly gay person elected governor
Gay official tapped as under secretary of the Army
Yandle would be first out black lesbian confirmed under Obama admin