Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders closed in on a deal to avoid default.
Wants specific rationale for use of military force against Assad regime.
Narrow margin shows extent of uproar over surveillance scheme unearthed by fugitive Edward Snowden.
Advocates fear they're losing the message war and call for all-out push by business interests on law's behalf.
The law bans gay marriage and outlaws anyone from forming organizations supporting gay rights, setting prison terms of up to 14 years for offenders.
Bipartisan effort in GOP-dominated lower chamber seen as essential for passage of sweeping overhaul desired by the White House.
House Republicans insist the Obama administration is covering up information about last year's deadly assault.
Abortion rights proponents have said they'll sue to block the 12-week ban from taking effect.
The Arkansas Senate voted Tuesday to override Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of legislation that would ban most abortions from the 12th week of pregnancy.
Republican Speaker of the House is skeptical the across-the-board reductions to defense and social welfare programs can be avoided.
