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>It didn't hit any major rock or Hollywood star recently, ergo doesn't sell newspapers and advertising space. It's now killing thousands in Africa, but since these guys don't have the money for the treatment (nor do their states have), they can die wihout coverage. And aid.
They are not dying without aid. At 100 million a year for five years (ends in 2005 unless a new bill is introduced) it should concern us all. That 'drop in the bucket' is accomplishing almost nothing. Maybe they cannot pay for it themselves, but they are receiving 'some' help from the world....
http://www.aegis.com/news/ap/2000/AP000509.html
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