Monthly Archives: October 2008

GAO Questions HHS Funding Of Abstinence-Only Programs Through ‘Healthy Marriage’ Initiative

The Government Accountability Office has called into question HHS’ implementation of a $150 million-a-year Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Initiative after finding that some recipients are using program funds for abstinence-only education, CQ Today reports. According to CQ Today, it … Continue reading

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Internal Documents Indicate Two FDA Officials Objected To Rules Aimed At Pre-Empting Lawsuits

Two FDA officials objected to rules recently issued by the agency that sought to limit the ability of consumers to file product liability lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies in state courts, according to internal documents released on Wednesday by House Oversight … Continue reading

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Sierra Leone’s National AIDS Secretariat Director Urges Reporters To Take Active Role In Addressing HIV/AIDS Issues

Sierra Leone’s HIV/AIDS Reporters Association should increase its role in addressing the country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, Brima Kargbo, director of the National AIDS Secretariat, said during the recent HARA inaugural meeting, the Concord Times/AllAfrica.com reports. Continue Read…

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Program In Vietnam Trains Haircutters To Provide HIV/AIDS Information To Clients

Sidewalk haircutters in the Vietnamese city of Hai Phong are volunteering as HIV/AIDS consultants as part of a program that aims to curb the spread of the disease, VNS/Viet Nam News reports. Continue Read…

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