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U.S. flagship HIV and AIDS program saved from spending cuts

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Republican Senators took out a $400 million cut to PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief program, from a new bill that seeks to massively curb U.S. government spending.

Breakdown
  • Republican senators shielded PEPFAR from a planned $400 million funding cut. 5s
  • PEPFAR, created under President George W. Bush, has saved millions of lives, particularly in Africa. 26s
  • The Senate's new spending bill still enacts major cuts to other U.S. foreign aid and global health programs. 39s
  • Experts warn of ongoing debates over government spending and PEPFAR's future. 48s
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