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Associated Press - Friday October 20, 2000
Clinton signed a bill reauthorizing for five years the Ryan White Care Act, which expired when the new fiscal year began Oct. 1. The original law was passed in 1990, the same year that Ryan White, an 18-year-old Indiana hemophiliac who contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion, died.
For the first time, the legislation factors in HIV infections as well as AIDS cases in determining how federal money will be distributed.
Supporters say that will mean more money for programs that help infants, women, minorities and people in rural areas.
"Today's action reaffirms our commitment to individuals and families affected by this devastating disease," said Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who sponsored the legislation. "America has the resources to win the battle against AIDS, and we are well on the way to winning it."
The legislation specifically approves $20 million a year for programs to reduce HIV transmission from mothers to their babies and $30 million for programs to encourage those infected with HIV to notify their partners. It requires those receiving Ryan White funds to join counseling programs. Clinton signed the new law while here attending the funeral of Gov. Mel Carnahan . -
On the Net: Background on bill: http://www.house.gov/coburn/ryanwhite2000.htm For HIV and AIDS information: http://www.aids101.com
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