Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 22:21:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: Matthew Belmonte <belmonte@cns.nyu.edu>
Message-Id: <199807300221.WAA21234@ts.cns.nyu.edu>
To: nita.lowey@mail.house.gov
Subject: DC appropriations bill

According to AIDS advocates in Washington, members of the
House DC Appropriations Committee may attempt to attach a
permanent needle funding ban to the DC Appropriations Bill
currently being considered.  This action may take place
TOMORROW, Thursday, July 30th.

Needle exchange saves lives by reducing the spread of HIV and
other infections.  Numerous scientific studies have proven that
this benefit comes without any increase in demand for drugs.
Please help stop a ban on needle exchange from becoming part
of the District of Columbia appropriations bill.