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‘A matter of life or death’: the activists confronting Congress about slashing HIV funding

A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion. Activists and original organizers are demanding the government preserve four decades of progress. Protests include a June 5 candlelight vigil and march in New York City.

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New reports detail a specific $1 billion funding cut in a House bill and organized protests in New York.

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  1. Activists Protest Proposed $1 Billion Cut to US HIV Funding

    A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion. Activists and original organizers are demanding the government preserve four decades of progress. Protests include a June 5 candlelight vigil and march in New York City.

    What's confirmed:

    • A House bill would cut HIV funding by $1 billion.
    • Activists are demanding that the government not undo four decades of progress.
    • A candlelight vigil, rally, and march took place on June 5 as part of Seven Days in June.
    • The New York City event involved partners including ACT UP, Housing Works, and Treatment Action Group (TAG).

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Federal cuts will impact HIV/AIDS programs in Chicago.
    • Public health cuts by Trump led to a dangerous drop in global HIV prevention.
    • Deep cuts could reverse decades of progress in San Francisco.
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