NEW : The United States appeals to Uganda to respect human rights . Richard Nixon calls on companies to do business in Uganda . The bill would make some gay acts punishable by life in prison . If the president agrees , it will become law .
NEW : The United States appeals to Uganda to respect human rights . Richard Branson calls on companies to refuse business in Uganda . The bill would make some gay acts punishable by life in prison . If the president agrees , it will become law .