Health Care Policy Pivots to 93rd Congress in Health Campaign
The AP notes Congress left major health issues to the new session. It cites billions authorized for cancer and heart disease battles, venereal diseases, and tuberculosis, while President Nixon's health plan and HEW reorganization failed. Rep. Rogers pushes for a separate health department and health maintenance organizations.
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Congress
Washington
America
Nd Congress
9Rd Congress
9Nd
Nixon
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Executive Branch
Sion
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
House Public Health Subcommittee
Rogers
Hew
Colored Condoms Attract Usage in Foreign Aid Effort
The United States plans to send millions of colored condoms to Asia and Africa to boost birth control adoption. AID officials say colors attract interest and help overcome cultural barriers, with gray condoms having limited impact previously. About 14.4 million colored condoms have been purchased with totals rising.
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Washington
United States
Asia
Africa
R.T. Ravenholt
AID
Office of Population
Orient
U.S
Ravenholt
Welfare Funds May Not Need Supplemental Budget
Kansas officials stated the Welfare Department may not require a supplemental appropriation for the current fiscal year. Budget Director James W. Bibb cautioned he could change plans if circumstances shift significantly. Department projections show a potential $3 million shortfall by year end, though past sessions granted about $10 million in welfare supplements to restore prior cuts.
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Peka
Kan
State Social Welfare Department
James W. Bibb
Bibb
Special Legislative Committee
Robert C. Harder
Welfare Department
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