 
October 1, 2009
Senate Approves 30-Day Ryan White Extension
The U.S. Senate approved legislation that extends HIV/AIDS funding under the Ryan White CARE Act for 30 days after the September 30 deadline, reports the Southern Voice.
Additionally, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted unanimously to approve a bill renewing the program for four years. That legislation must pass both houses of Congress by the end of October to go into effect.
According to the article, $2.1 billion dollars in funding for HIV services throughout the country is at stake.
Search: Senate, Ryan White CARE Act, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Scroll down to comment on this story.
Show comments (2 total)
[Go to top]
|
