"Federal AIDS Cuts 'Stupid': Health Chief"

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"Federal AIDS Cuts 'Stupid': Health Chief"

United Press International (12/30/92)

Abstract: Indianapolis--The federal move to cut funds used for AIDS prevention is short-sighted and "stupid," according to Indiana State Health Commissioner John C. Bailey. He said the federal reduction of $14.7 million in programs for education and prevention of AIDS could result in thousands of Indiana residents becoming needlessly infected with HIV. The cuts signify a loss of $242,000 for Indiana, he said--a 16 percent cut in funds to groups that educate about HIV and AIDS. Dennis L. Stover, director of the AIDS division of the State Health Department, said Indiana officials have known about the cuts for about two weeks and have made plans to adjust. He said he hopes to restore about $100,000 by diverting money from other accounts within the department. One organization that will be hit hard is the Indiana Community AIDS Action Network, which uses volunteers and state grants to provide education in about 30 communities. Donna Dodson, executive director of the network, said the federal cuts eliminated the $108,000 the network had requested from the state.

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