Observers say announcement helped lead to success at the ballot
HRC says president 'has fallen far short'
Committee vote on UAFA could happen next week
Called homosexuality 'outside of God's order'
Log Cabin expects Portman to sign on as co-sponsor
Change will likely result in less aid for same-sex households
HRC, GetEqual neglect marginalized people
'Gang of Eight' plan lacks provision for bi-national gay couples
Advocates call for Obama to act now, fulfill campaign promise
Rea Carey of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force addressed crowd
