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New Policy Requires Additional Layer of Review for HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts

Washington, Aug 11 -

In a letter to HHS Secretary Thompson, Democratic Leader Pelosi, Democratic Whip Hoyer, and Rep. Waxman urge the Secretary to reconsider a new CDC policy that requires HIV/AIDS prevention efforts to undergo an additional layer of review prior to distribution, changes which threaten to increase the burden on state and local health departments at a time when public health budgets are strained.