Pressure builds on U.S. to respond to Putin's anti-gay crackdown
Members of Congress spoke at Center for Global Equality reception
Many hope president will draw attention to country's anti-gay propaganda law
AP report saying death penalty no longer in bill disputed; Citi and Barclays weigh in
Activist wants demonstrations at Ugandan embassies across the globe
U.S. agencies at work six months after Clinton's high-profile speech
Policy change isn't mandatory for companies
Speech marks first time U.S. President addresses gay rights before General Assembly
Chicago-based group to first-ever center to address issue
'Kill the Gays' bill may return