News Briefs U.S. Democrats Propose Nearly $1 Billion in Emergency Aid to AfricaJanuary 17, 2003 Senate Democrats on Thursday proposed $900 million in emergency
relief for Africa, primarily to help the estimated 38 million people
they said face starvation. The Africa Famine Relief Act includes $600
million in food aid, $200 million for disaster assistance and $100
million to combat HIV/AIDS. President Bush on Wednesday laid out his
own plan to help Africa, including an extension of relaxed trade rules
and a 50 percent increase in developmental aid. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), who joined Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) in
introducing the bill, said the administration's proposals do not
address the emergency of the famine. Democrats are considering
introducing a similar bill in the House.
Adapted from:Associated Press 01.16.03 This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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