Measure still contains death penalty provision
April 25 letter cites need to assess Anti-Homosexuality Act impacts
U.S. could impose economic consequences
Country's activists remain defiant as they mark war's first anniversary
President reiterated calls to pass Equality Act
Achievements applauded throughout the advocacy community
Former Speaker credits activists who fought for AIDS funding, marriage equality
Secretary of state spoke at World AIDS Day event in D.C. on Friday
Jill Biden made announcement on Saturday in Panama
Secretary of state makes no mention LGBTQ people lost to epidemic