White House sounds amenable, but divided Congress an obstacle
Despite inaugural speech, Carney says Obama wants decision left to the states
News network coverage notes inclusion of band in inaugural parade after historic inaugural address
Private briefing took place Friday, included unidentified LGBT leaders
Vote expected later this month on issue
Deadline for DOJ to take action is Feb. 28
Justices poised to issue most significant rulings on gay rights
Carney defers questions to Justice Department
Letter asks DHS to place on hold marriage-based green card applications
Carney says administration will leave issue to Congress
