After 18 years, military's gay ban sent to history books
Source denies reports of sweeping shakeup
Democratic leader calls workplace protections 'long overdue'
Dodges question on whether cost to defend DOMA will exceed $500K
Agreement maintains rate of $520/hour and initial total sum cap of $500K
Merritt is vice president of LGBT Congressional Staff Association
Att'y resigns after King & Spalding drops defense of anti-gay law
Minority leader asks why Democrats excluded from negotiations
Clement hired at blended rate of $520 an hour
Speaker taps Bush solicitor general to defend law
