 
September 12, 2008
Obama Promises a National AIDS Strategy in 2009
In response to a series of written questions posed by the Washington Blade, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama discussed equal rights issues within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community and his proposed strategy to increase domestic HIV/AIDS relief efforts.
Obama acknowledged President George W. Bush’s work with international AIDS programs—such as his President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—but noted that more progress needs to be made here in the United States.
“If elected, during my first year in office, I will develop and implement a comprehensive national HIV/AIDS strategy that includes all federal agencies,” Obama said. “That strategy will reduce HIV infections, increase access to care and reduce HIV-related health disparities.”
He also emphasized that Congress should pass the JUSTICE Act to battle the infection rate of the country’s prison population and that if elected he would tackle the stigma of HIV/AIDS, which Obama feels is “too often tied to homophobia.”
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Nick Nicholas, Jackson, MS, 2008-09-23 22:30:33
Obama's commitment to creating a comprehensive HIV/AIDS plan in 2009 in great but not specific enough. Those of us in the Stand Against AIDS want the next president to develop such a plan in his first 100 days of office, including the designation of a high-level staff member reporting directly to the president to manage the plan, identify a process for those living with HIV/AIDS to be involved in developing the plan, and specify a timeline for the development of the plan.
aserenityseeker, Simi Valley, Ca, 2008-09-18 20:47:18
I agree more funds should stay here in the USA for our citizens with HIV/AIDS. I hope he stands behind what he is saying. Our country is falling apart with money crisis and disease. Lets pay more attention to USA and less on others to get USA stable again.
Joe Rattner, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 2008-09-16 13:06:56
If Barack Obama MEANS WHAT HE SAYS, than in 2009 REAL PREVENTATIVE PROGRAMS with HIGH STANDARD OF CARE CLIENT SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETING FOR FUNDING......at least he makes a good statement....WE'LL SEE NOW WON'T WE! Joe
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