Move would be a first for sitting defense secretary
Harkin includes SNDA, SSIA provisions as part of measure
Groups call move 'collaboration' rather than merger
N.J. senator delivered stirring speech against marriage amendment
Four day gathering is first of its kind in South American country
Harris rebuts critics, says delay puts measure in better position for fall
LGBT groups support bill despite exclusion of bi-national gay couples
Gray fields questions from Blade, audience at 3rd Annual Town Hall Pride interview
Voters elected Angélica Lozano to the council in 2011
Activists pledge to push for actual vote in November; express anger and disappointment
