

Sens. Merkley, Baldwin, Harkin: Fulfill promise for ‘year of action’
White House advisor’s statement a departure from prior public comments.
LGBT advocates ask Obama to include workplace discrimination in speech.
Report considers lives of LGBTQ people of color, and their disproportionately high rates of poverty.
Democrats joined by 10 Republicans to pass non-discrimination bill.
With a 61-30 vote, ENDA is open for debate and amendments before a final vote which is expected Wednesday.