Speaking of AIDS . . . (mbs)
PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS Dennis Kucinich, Chairman http://progressive.house.gov
TOPIC: Bush Examining Revocation of Executive Order Providing Low-Priced AIDS Drugs to Africa
SUMMARY: News reports today confirm that on his third day in office, President Bush is already exploring using his office to do the bidding of one of his biggest corporate backers: the pharmaceutical industry. Specifically, reports confirm that Bush "may reverse former President Clinton's executive order that allows sub-Saharan African governments to import [lower-priced] generic versions of HIV/AIDS medications from other countries." In 1999, progressives supported an amendment that would have cemented this into law, but it was defeated by the drug industry and its allies in the GOP leadership.
PROVIDED: Sample press release and background package urging the new Administration to preserve the executive order
PRESS RELEASE LINK: http://progressive.house.gov/briefs.asp#sample releases
BACKGROUND LINK: http://progressive.house.gov/issues.asp#international health
David J. Sirota Communications Director Rep. Bernie Sanders (202.225.4115)