Congressmen trying to put kibosh on D.C. marriage equality and other Wednesday midday news briefs

39 Congressional Republicans want to trample on D.C.’s right to pass same-sex marriage law - But according to surveys, D.C. residents want this law. So much for the will of the people.

HRC's response to David Letterman's skit about transgender Obama nominee Amanda Simpson - I've never found David Letterman to be funny in the first place and he needs to apologize for this skit. Furthermore, the lgbt community needs to take this time to access what prejudices we have against our own. A very excellent piece via Pams House Blend.

FRC to 'WaPo': How dare you make note of Hunt's anti-gay actuality?! SMEAR! SMEAR! SMEAR! - Any fool who refers to Paul Cameron's studies shouldn't be elected even as dogcatcher.

R.I. lawmakers override governor's vetoes - I almost forgot about this excellent news.

Gay Marriage to Get Vote in NJ - Keep your fingers crossed on this one.