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APRIL 9, 2001

The Department of Health and Human Services today will increase funding for AIDS programs by $688 million, or 7 percent, The Washington Post reported on Sunday.

In related news, The New York Times today reports that President George W. Bush will name Scott Evertz as director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy. Evertz is considered to be the first openly gay or lesbian person appointed to a position by a Republican administration.

The HHS budget will also include a 7 percent increase to promote women's health.

Get the Budget Proposal:
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget (White House Office of Management and Budget March 9, 2001)

Get the HHS Budget Overview:
Department of Health and Human Services: Highlights of 2002 Funding (The White House February 2001)

Get the Story:
HHS Spending on AIDS in Line for 7% Boost (The Washington Post 4/8)
Gay Republican Will Run White House AIDS Office (The New York Times 4/9)
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