Anger over Obama budget deal
Speaker says House needed to intervene to defend anti-gay law
Briefing sought on cost and scope of defense of law
Boehner spokesperson: Hearing 'seems to be appropriate'
Minority leader has concern about private lawyers' fees
Panel votes 3-2 to defend anti-gay statute
Group can instruct House General Counsel to take legal action
Speaker expects decision by week's end
Says legal issues required the administration to stop defending law
'We'll see what the committee recommends.'