For the RecordNovember 12, 2001 The Senate has approved the District of Columbia's $5.3 billion budget for fiscal 2002. The bill (HR 2944) permits Washington to fund needle exchange programs with its own money; allows the city to provide medical insurance to unmarried partners of District employees; permits hiring a lobbyist to advocate full voting representation for the District in Congress; and caps lawyers' fees in certain suits against the city involving students with disabilities. Back to other CDC news for November 12, 2001 Washington Post 11.11.01 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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