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President Barack Obama and HIV/AIDS (Regularly Updated)
From The Body
HIV Prevention in the United States at a Critical Crossroads (August 2009)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Organizations Speak Out on Women and HIV to Inform Health Policy and National AIDS Strategy (July 22, 2009)
"Health care systems have largely neglected the complex medical, economic and social realities of HIV-positive women," says Gina Brown of NO/AIDS Taskforce.
From Center for Health and Gender Equity
U.S. Launches Five-Year, $45 Million Domestic HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign (April 8, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (April 7, 2009)
The CDC says it's going to work with a wide range of established, respected African-American organizations to make sure its initiative is able to reach the people most in need of effective HIV education.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fact Sheet: Refocusing National Attention on the HIV Crisis in the United States (April 7, 2009)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines its newly announced "Act Against AIDS" plan to spend $45 million over five years to increase HIV awareness.
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Exchange We Can Believe In (February 19, 2009)
Advocates try to prove to Dems they have votes to end ban on syringe exchange.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Obama Lifts "Mexico City" Policy, Could Affect HIV/AIDS Efforts (January 26, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
CDC Shake-Up Could Be Good for AIDS Prevention (January 14, 2009)
With Gerberding out, the CDC can return to public health.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
FDA Mandates New Warning for Nonoxynol 9 OTC Contraceptive Products (December 18, 2007)
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sex, Lies and Abstinence: A New Study Reveals That Teens Are Still Having Sex, Even Though States Like Kentucky Try to Stop It (July 31, 2007)
From LEO Weekly
Taking the Title (July 6, 2007)
Dems strike blows to Title V abstinence-only sex ed funding.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
HHS Watch (July 2007)
Commentary on the CDC's revised HIV testing recommendations and Bush's community-based abstinence education program.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
FDA Reaffirms Policy Barring MSM From Donating Blood (May 24, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Improving Outcomes: Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the U.S. (May 2007)
A political advocacy group funded by billionaire George Soros outlines a series of steps the U.S. needs to take in order to create a comprehensive HIV-fighting strategy.
From Open Society Institute
HHS Should Enforce Federal Law That Abstinence Education Programs Teach "Medically Accurate" Information, ACLU Letter Says (April 30, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Watch (April 2007)
An overview and commentary about the African American Initiative, abstinence-only education and the decline in U.S. pregnancy rates.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
HHS Watch (March 2007)
Update on the termination of the Cellulose sulfate microbicide trial and the Minority AIDS Initiative funding .
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
House Spending Resolution Contains Provision That Would Cancel Funding for Program to Expand HIV Services to Pregnant Women, Infants (February 8, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Watch (January 2007)
Commentary on the CDC prevention planning process and the lack of funding for needle exchange.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
HHS Watch (December 2006)
Update on global HIV prevention, PEPFAR, circumcision and Ryan White Reauthorization.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
HHS Watch (November 2006)
Congressional update on HIV prevention.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
HHS Watch (October 2006)
Update on Ryan White reauthorization and the new CDC testing guidelines.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
White House Mum on AIDS Director Post (September 15, 2006)
In Washington Blade
HHS Watch (September 2006)
Special edition on HIV testing.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
HHS Watch (June 2006)
Updates on the CDC computerized system to track HIV prevention funds, HPV vaccines and the efficacy of condoms.
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
United States May Be a Global AIDS Leader, But It's Doing a Bad Job at Home, Report Says (May 23, 2006)
The report accuses the U.S. of failing on its commitments to fight HIV at home at the same time it pushes for fewer HIV infections and better treatment access overseas.
From Open Society Institute
U.S. Congressman's Pressure May Have Altered Abstinence Panel at STD Prevention Conference (May 9, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Watch (May 2006)
Update on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) and microbicides .
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee Holds Mark-Up (July 9, 2004)
Ryan White CARE Act funding is slated for a $35 million increase in 2005 -- the same increase as for U.S. abstinence education programs.
In AIDS Action Weekly Update, from AIDS Action Council
Former Surgeon General David Satcher Calls for "ABC+Hope" Approach to HIV Prevention in United States (May 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
CDC Announces First Round of "Prevention for Positives" Grants (May 24, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Care Providers Take to Capitol Hill for "White Coat Day" (May 12, 2004)
Leaders discuss critical issues in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
From American Academy of HIV Medicine
Presidential AIDS Council Calls on White House to Consider Implementing "ABC" HIV Prevention Method in U.S. (April 6, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
White House Defends Against Accusations It Distorted Scientific Data, Including Condom Research (April 5, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Three House Democrats Ask HHS Secretary Thompson to Reconsider Rules for AIDS Organizations' Prevention Materials (September 12, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Mayors Plan City-to-City Partnerships With Uganda to Share Information on Fighting HIV/AIDS (September 11, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Advocates for Youth Again Under Fire by U.S. Government (August 18, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS Advocacy Group Criticizes CDC Prevention Plans (August 18, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HHS Announces 61 Ryan White CARE Act Grants Totaling $45.7 Million (August 4, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Rep. Price Introduces Bill That Would Compensate Individuals Who Contracted HIV Through Blood Transfusions (August 4, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Lawmakers, AIDS Advocates Seeking Answers to Questions Regarding Funding Under New CDC HIV Prevention Strategy (July 28, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Senate Won't Block Aid to International Clinics (July 10, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In Policy Reversal, U.S. Government Threatens to Cut STOP AIDS Project's Funding (June 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Serious Business: Companies Team Up to Combat AIDS (June 12, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. House Committee OKs Curbs to Needle Distribution (May 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. HIV Testing Plan Draws Fire (April 29, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Advancing HIV Prevention: New Strategies for a Changing Epidemic -- United States, 2003 (April 18, 2003)
Overview of a U.S. government initiative to expand HIV testing efforts and focus HIV prevention on HIV-infected people.
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Smallpox Planning Detracts From Core Public Health, Washington Officials Say (April 8, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Smallpox Campaign Taxing Health Resources (March 11, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Senators Applauded for New Legislation Promoting HIV Prevention Technology for Women (Spring 2003)
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In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
Sexuality Education Policy Update (February 2003)
From Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
Emory Center Receives More Than $7 Million for AIDS Research (November 27, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Political Shift Felt as CDC Endures Change (November 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bush Administration Approves New York's Family Planning Waiver (October 3, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Should the U.S. HIV Response Be an International Model? (October 2002)
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Bush Kills $5.1 Billion That Congress Had Earmarked for Security, Unrelated Projects (August 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Group's Graphic Tactics Scrutinized; Federal Team Questions Staff (August 13, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
House Passes Abstinence-Only Education Funding in Welfare Bill (June 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Congress Studies Whether Abstinence Education Works (March 12, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS Programs Receive Funding Increases: House and Senate Pass FY 2002 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill (December 20, 2001)
From AIDS Action Council
The House Passes the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill (October 11, 2001)
From AIDS Action Council
Surgeon General Releases Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior (June 28, 2001)
From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Congressional Coalition Calls for a State of Emergency on AIDS (June 13, 2001)
Asks the Administration to fund AIDS programs for minority communities.
From AIDS Action Council
AIDS Action Wants Plain Talk From Bush Administration on ONAP (February 8, 2001)
From AIDS Action Council
Early Indications of What "The Accidental President" Might Do for AIDS (January 2001)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
President Clinton Joins International Religious and Domestic AIDS Policy Leaders to Mark World AIDS Day (December 1, 2000)
Summary of President's announcements.
From White House Press Office
AIDS Action Calls for Stronger U.S. Commitment to Preventing Spread of HIV (July 12, 2000)
Study published today shows alarming infection rate among young gay/bisexual men.
From AIDS Action Council
Apathy, Lack of Funds Imperil AIDS Prevention: Top American AIDS Official Calls Rate of New Infections "Unacceptably High" (July 12, 2000)
In The Village Voice
Some Still Don't Get Prevention Message (2000)
Frank, targeted prevention efforts urged for groups at greatest risk for HIV/AIDS.
From AIDS Action Council
Help Wanted: Prevention Leadership (January 13, 1999)
From AIDS Action Council
The U.S. Presidency and HIV/AIDS (1998)
In The Encyclopedia of AIDS

Nationwide

What Drives the African-American HIV Epidemic? (October 8, 2009)
The reasons go deeper than blanket assumptions such as risky behavior or the mistaken belief that black men are "secretly" having sex with men while in relationships with women, according to a senior U.S. health official.
In The Pittsburg Courier
New U.S. AIDS Plan Set to Be Unveiled (August 24, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Top Senator Calls for Structural Changes at VA (June 25, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stretching the Scraps (May 14, 2009)
Although Obama has proposed the first budget increase in three years for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, some advocates say the increase isn't nearly enough to do what needs to be done -- not only against HIV, but hepatitis C as well.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Under New Obama Budget, Abstinence-Only Funding Would Go Poof (May 8, 2009)
In CQ Politics
Crowley Addresses AIDS Activists (April 30, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Obama to Boost Domestic AIDS Spending in 2010 (March 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stimulus Allows "Discretionary" Funds for HIV Prevention (February 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Senate Democrats Remove Provision for HIV, STI Prevention From Stimulus Bill (February 3, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Funding for HIV, STI Prevention Included in House, Senate Versions of Economic Stimulus Bill (January 29, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Obama Inaugurated (by AIDS Activists)! (November 21, 2008)
AIDS activists hold faux swearing-in to remind Obama of his promises.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Prevention in Peril (May 16, 2008)
Advocates -- and CDC director Julie Gerberding -- are getting louder about the woeful state of HIV prevention.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
CDC Director Gerberding Calls for Increase in HIV Prevention Efforts for Black Community (May 12, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Lame Duck, Lame Budget (February 8, 2008)
No good news for domestic AIDS funding in Bush's FY09 budget proposal -- will Congress do better?.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Take Action: What You Can Do (November 2007)
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In Solidarity Project, from Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
What Is Prevention Justice? Why a Mobilization? (November 2007)
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In Solidarity Project, from Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
Congress: Despite the Bad Reviews, Abstinence Continues its Run (September 2007)
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In HHS Watch, from Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
U.S. Congress Extends Abstinence Funding for Three Months (July 16, 2007)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Improving Outcomes (PDF) (2007)
Blueprint for a National AIDS Plan for the United States.
From National AIDS Strategy
Few Americans Favor Abstinence-Only Sex Education (November 8, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Abstinence Programs Must be Medically Accurate on Condoms (October 26, 2006)
In Bay Area Reporter
Member of President's HIV/AIDS Advisory Council Says U.S. HIV Prevention Strategies "Have Protected the Virus" (December 6, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Draft Guidelines Urge Healthcare Workers, Industry, Officials to Curb Abuse of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (September 28, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Drug Companies, U.S. Health Officials Meet to Discuss Link Between HIV and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (September 27, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Federal Funds for Abstinence Group Withheld (August 23, 2005)
U.S. health department finds that Silver Ring Thing has an inappropriate mix of secular and religious components.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Congressman Protests Conference on Crystal Meth and HIV (August 16, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Internal Review Says NIH's Division of AIDS "A Troubled Organization"; Whistleblower Fishbein Fired (July 5, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Newspapers Cover Local National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events, AIDS Awareness Efforts (February 8, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Other Policy News

Supreme Court Nominee Miers Backed Funding for AIDS Education and Services in Dallas, Noncommittal on Anti-Discrimination Law (October 5, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Condom Ads Stir New Battle in U.S. Culture Wars (May 31, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sen. Coburn Revives Tradition of STD Lecture for Young Congressional Staff Members (May 27, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Cruising With Lazarus: An Ode to Colin Powell and His Terrific Stance on AIDS (May 2002)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project

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