Letter highlights case of lesbian in La. detention center
Letter notes trans woman died while in agency's custody
Nearly 30 percent of trans people say they've experienced homelessness
HUD secretary says public-private partnerships the way to go
More than 12,000 people have signed petition for change
Lifetime ban replaced with requirement of one-year of abstinence
FDA says it has no timetable for decision
HHS examining possibility of ending lifetime ban
Four areas of concern cited
Federal action is needed to help same-sex, bi-national couples
