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Washington D.C., Makes Improvements On HIV/AIDS Efforts, But More Work To Be Done, Report Finds; District Expands STD Testing Program For Students
The fifth annual report card from the Washington, D.C.,-based Appleseed Center for Law and Justice examining the district"s response to HIV gives the city "high marks for rapid testing, interagency coordination, surveillance and fighting the disease in the D.C. Jail," but finds that the city falls short in other areas, the Washington Examiner reports (Neibauer, 8/5). "The government also received above-average grades for leadership, managing grants to groups that help people with the illness, and monitoring the effectiveness of those programs," the Washington Post reports. However, "While Mayor Fenty and his administration deserve recognition for the continued support of ò€¦ numerous [HIV/AIDS Administration] initiatives, his public appearances and statements about the epidemic have fallen short of his enthusiasm for action inside the government," the report said. The report added that the district could do more to address HIV and recommended that HAA assess whether the improvements they have made are reducing the spread of the virus, according to the Post (Fears, 8/5).
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Survey: 40 Percent Of Senior Citizens Not Taking Prescribed Medicines Due To Budget Concerns

A new survey, released today by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), found that senior citizens are being forced to make drastic cuts to their medical and food budgets due to the recession. The survey, conducted over a three-month period earlier this year, had more than 1,040 respondents aged 65 and over. Findings include: -- 42 percent of seniors had either postponed filling their prescription medications or were taking a smaller dosage than prescribed by their physicians -- 62 percent had cut back on doctor visits or outpatient services -- 77 percent had reduced their spending on food items "Millions of seniors have been struggling to make ends meet for many years," said Daniel O"Connell, chairman of The Senior Citizens League. "But this survey makes clear that the recession has made things go from bad to worse for older Americans." In addition, 32 percent of respondents reported that their drug plan increased its co-pay or co-insurance in 2009; 18 percent said they would have to postpone their retirement; and six percent reported having to take Social Security earlier than expected due to job cuts. Since 2000, seniors have lost 20 percent of their buying power, according to a TSCL study released in May. That trend will likely continue, as senior costs continue to exceed the COLA. The 37 million Americans aged 65 and over who receive a Social Security check each month are unlikely to find any short-term relief, since the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is forecasting no Social Security COLA in 2010 or 2011. The Senior Citizens League


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