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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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U.S. AIDS Assistance Plan Promotes U.S. FoodMay 29, 2003 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. Within the $15 billion AIDS program that became law this
week is a provision urging developing nations receiving help to
accept US food aid, including products derived from genetically
modified crops. The little-noticed part of the law is a non-binding recommendation; it represents the latest U.S. response to a decision by the European Union to close its markets to
genetically modified foods. That ban has made some African
nations hesitant about such food. Less than a week ago, President
Bush charged that the Europeans' stance on genetically modified
food is perpetuating African hunger. The provision was the work
of Rep. Frank Ballance (D-N.C.), whose district includes corn
farms. A spokesperson for the congressman said Ballance was
concerned that people with AIDS might not obtain vital
nourishment without U.S. food aid. An administration official said
the White House had not played a role but added, "We agree with
that principle."
Back to other CDC news for May 29, 2003 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. Washington Post 05.29.03 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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