U.S. Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Joyce Beatty spearheaded condemnation
President directed vote cancellation as near certain defeat loomed
Safe Schools Improvement Act has 193 co-sponsors
Two-thirds of caucus voted to back pro-LGBT resolution
Questions remain on Social Security, taxes, veterans benefits and family leave
Bill pending in Congress would address deadly problem
Wedding bells for Chirstine Quinn, Budweiser to UFC: stop homopbobia & sexism, Romeny supported gay scouts in 1994, and more
Legislation would allow gay couples to access benefits
Military leaders testify before House committee Thursday
Experts say laws can reduce harassment in schools
