House approves extension of program to combat AIDS

Published November 19, 2013 11:06pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The House joined the Senate on Tuesday in approving an extension of a program established by George W. Bush to fight AIDS and other diseases across the world. The measure will now go to President Barack Obama.

By a voice vote, the House approved a bill that extends the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR.

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