Charlie Morgan Act filed as amendment, but floor vote seems unlikely
Shinseki endorses passage of legislation to address issue
Legislation included as part of financial services spending bill
Charlie Morgan Act would ensure gay veterans receive spousal benefits
Social Security, military benefits could remain problematic after court decision
Legislation introduced to provide equal benefits for gay troops
Morgan was plaintiff in litigation against anti-gay law
Legislation has bipartisan support upon introduction
Chris Pappas said sexual orientation “not an issue”
A tense, sometimes surreal debate
