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Removal of Ban on Needle Exchange Faces Opposition

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by Paola Barahona, Physicians for Human Rights

July 17, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

Last Friday, Congressman David Obey (D-WI), took the first -- and courageous -- step to end the 20-year ban on federal funding of needle exchange. But opponents are gearing up to reinstate the ban and prevention advocates need to mobilize now.
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Obama Budget Retains Needle Exchange Ban, Leaving Drug Users and Others at Risk

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by Paola Barahona, Physicians for Human Rights

May 18, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

President Obama has repeatedly expressed his support for lifting the ban on federal funding of needle exchange programs. So why it is still in his 2010 budget?
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