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James Moran: “D.C. has the worst problem of AIDS infection of women and children, and the principal reason is the exchange of dirty…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2000
D.C. has the worst problem of AIDS infection of women and children, and the principal reason is the exchange of dirty needles. The exchange of clean needles works, but it is very restricted because of the Congress' intervention. This amendment would effectively preclude even private organizations from being able to address this problem. There are too many women and children dying of AIDS in D.C. We ought to do whatever is necessary to save their lives.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Discussing the impact of needle exchange programs on AIDS infection rates in Washington, D.C.

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