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Legislative update. Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5023.

Common Factor. 1995 Apr;(no 10):36. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/95700382

Abstract: The Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Act of 1995 has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The legislation, drafted by three Committee of Ten Thousand (COTT) members, acknowledges the Federal government's shared responsibility for the hemophilia holocaust. If passed, each individual with a bleeding disorder infected by AIDS-tainted AHF, and their infected spouse or child, if applicable, will be compensated $125,000. The bill currently has 37 sponsors in the House. More information, or a copy of the bill, can be obtained by calling COTT at (800)488-2688. To support the bill, one can call (202)224-3121 for the congressional switchboard, or write to the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515.
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