āGiant of the legal community who blazed new trailsā
Some of the year's highlights from the Washington Blade photo archive
Oetken approved by vote of 80-13
Oetken would be first out male on federal bench
Committee approves nomination unanimously by voice vote
Nominee could become first gay male to sit on federal bench
Oetken says he values 'moderation and judicial modesty'
Oetken could become first openly gay male to sit on federal bench