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In this picture taken Nov. 17, 2007 Germany's Thomas Hitzlsperger goes with the ball during the Group D Euro 2008 qualifying soccer match between Germany and Cyprus in Hannover, northern Germany. Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger announced he is gay on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014, becoming likely the most prominent footballer yet to break a long-standing taboo within the sport. Hitzlsperger says in an interview given to Die Zeit newspaper, “I am expressing my sexuality because I want to promote the discussion of homosexuality among professional athletes.” The 31-year-old says he felt now was the right time, four months after retirement following a career in England, Italy and Germany, to approach a subject he feels is “simply ignored.” (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach)
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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2009 file picture Germany's Thomas Hitzlsperger waits prior the World Cup Group 4 qualifying soccer match between Germany and Finland in Hamburg, northern Germany. Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger announced he is gay on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014, becoming likely the most prominent footballer yet to break a long-standing taboo within the sport. Hitzlsperger says in an interview given to Die Zeit newspaper, “I am expressing my sexuality because I want to promote the discussion of homosexuality among professional athletes.” The 31-year-old says he felt now was the right time, four months after retirement following a career in England, Italy and Germany, to approach a subject he feels is “simply ignored.” (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach,file)
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In this picture taken Oct. 14, 2009 Germany's Thomas Hitzlsperger waits during the national anthem prior the World Cup Group 4 qualifying soccer match between Germany and Finland in Hamburg, northern Germany. Former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger announced he is gay on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014 , becoming likely the most prominent footballer yet to break a long-standing taboo within the sport. Hitzlsperger says in an interview given to Die Zeit newspaper, “I am expressing my sexuality because I want to promote the discussion of homosexuality among professional athletes.” The 31-year-old says he felt now was the right time, four months after retirement following a career in England, Italy and Germany, to approach a subject he feels is “simply ignored.” (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach)
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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., left, accompanied by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, after legislation to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed unexpectedly cleared an initial Senate hurdle. The vote was 60-37 to limit debate on the legislation, with a half-dozen Republicans siding with the Democrats on the test vote. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., along with Republican Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada, led the effort to reauthorize the benefits for three months which expired on Dec. 28. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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President Barack Obama walks out of the East Room into the Green Room of the White House in Washington after he spoke about benefits for the unemployed, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. The president applauded a Senate vote advancing legislation to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed as an important step. The Senate voted 60-37 Tuesday to clear the bill's first hurdle. But Republicans who voted to move ahead still want concessions that will have to be worked out before final passage. The Republican-controlled House would also have to vote for it. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., left, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, right, arrive at the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, for a procedural vote on legislation to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed. The vote was 60-37 to limit debate on the legislation, with a half-dozen Republicans siding with the Democrats on the test vote. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
