Associated Press writers Jessica Gresko in Washington , Kate Brumback in Atlanta , Deanna Martin in Indianapolis , Desiree Hunter in Montgomery , Ala . , Elliot Spagat in San Diego , Thomas Watkins in Los Angeles , Monica Rohr in Houston , Amy Forliti in St. Paul , Minn . , Jennifer Dobner in Salt Lake City , Richard Green in Oklahoma City and Sophia Tareen , Michael Tarm and Amy Shafer in Chicago contributed to this report .