SCRANTON TIMES LEADER: …By a vote of 61-30, one more than necessary, the Senate agreed to move ahead on the bill that would prohibit workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Lawmakers could pass the bill by week’s end, but its prospects in the Republican-majority House are dimmer….
Minutes into the vote, Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire emerged to vote yes. Then the outcome rested with Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio, who announced earlier this year that his son was gay and he supported same-sex marriage, and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Zionsville.
After extended discussions, Portman and Toomey emerged to vote yes… (more)
