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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 19, 2006

Fact Sheet: The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006

     Fact sheet President Thanks House and Senate for Reauthorizing the Ryan White CARE Act
     Fact sheet In Focus: HIV/AIDS

Today, President Bush Signed The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Of 2006. The President and Mrs. Bush appreciate Congress responding to the President's call to reauthorize the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. This bill focuses on life-saving and life-extending services and increased accountability for funding. It will also provide more flexibility to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct funding to the areas of greatest need.

Revising And Extending HIV/AIDS-Related Services

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Revises And Extends Services Under The Ryan White Care Act (RWCA) Program. This Act will:

Addressing HIV/AIDS In Women, Children, And Minorities

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act Authorizes Programs To Address HIV/AIDS In Women, Children, And Minorities. This Act will:

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