US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts
Summary
US Senators decided not to cut funding for the HIV/Aids program called Pepfar, despite plans to reduce government spending. This decision means the program will keep its funding while other areas, like international aid and public broadcasting, are still facing cuts.Key Facts
- US Senators chose to protect Pepfar funding from planned budget cuts.
- There was a proposal to cut $400 million from Pepfar, but it was stopped.
- Pepfar is a US-backed program that fights HIV/Aids globally and was started by President George W. Bush.
- The decision is part of a larger effort to cut $9 billion in government spending.
- The funding plan will return to the House of Representatives for another vote before a deadline.
- Both Republican and Democratic senators showed concern about cutting Pepfar.
- President Trump expressed support for keeping the Pepfar funding in place, according to a White House official.
- Other areas, such as international aid and public broadcasting, are still facing budget cuts.
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