Powell Presses Global AIDS Fund Urgency at UN Session
Secretary of State Colin Powell criticized Europe for only a trickle of donations to a new global AIDS fund and pledged to seek more U.S. funding. He cited Africa's collapsing life expectancy, urged worldwide mobilization, and highlighted corporate and private support while noting the need for $7 to $9 billion annually to begin a real impact.
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Activists oppose drug maker role in AIDS drug distribution
Activists clash with industry at the U N General Assembly Special Session as they seek a bulk purchasing pool and an independent global fund board for AIDS drug deployment. They challenge pharma influence while advocates argue industry expertise remains essential to expanding access.
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Lott backs potential of stem cell research
Senate Republican leader Trent Lott said on NBC's Meet the Press that stem cell research shows great potential and should be carefully considered with significant health benefits possible. He stopped short of endorsing federal funding and noted a decision by mid July from HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson.
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Video useless in Levy disappearance says DC police chief
DC Police Chief Charles Ramsey stated surveillance video from the apartment building where intern Chandra Levy lived is of very poor quality and tapes were overwritten. Levy, 24, from Modesto, California, was last seen April 30 after interning with the Bureau of Prisons. Police questioned Rep. Gary Condit again but he is not a suspect.
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