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American lobbyist admits to fraud
The lobbyist's interactions with the Texas Republican's congressional office frequently came around the time of campaign donations, golf outings or other trips provided or arranged by [Jack Abramoff] for [Tom DeLay] and other legislators. In all, DeLay received at least $57,000 in political contributions from Abramoff, his lobbying associates or his tribal clients between 2001 and 2004.
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Public Health Principles for the HIV Epidemic/THE AUTHORS REPLY
TO THE EDITOR: Hurray for [Thomas R. Frieden] et al. for clearly elucidating the need for applying public health principles to the HIV epidemic. As the authors point out, routine HIV testing as part of primary care is indicated on the basis of clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness.1-3 Routine HIV testing is now recommended for all pregnant women as part of their prenatal care, irrespective of perceived risk.4 Written informed consent is a barrier to the implementation of these recommendations.
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Public Health Principles for the HIV Epidemic
To the Editor:
We commend the call by Frieden et al. (Dec. 1 issue)
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for a comprehensive public health approach to the epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The authors' lack of evidence with regard to the relative impact of their case-finding approach, however, raises questions about the scientific basis for their conclusions. Given that there is considerable stigma against injection-drug users, men who have sex with men, and sex workers in many localities and institutions, it is important to evaluate whether the case-finding techniques would increase stigmatization of those at risk and thereby weaken HIV-prevention efforts among stigmatized . . .
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Lobbyist is indicted on fraud charges He is accused of using casino income for political fundraising
[Jack Abramoff] and [Adam Kidan] are charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. Each count carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Abramoff's Miami attorney, Neal Sonnett, said he had not been informed of any charges but said that Abramoff, 40, did not commit fraud. Abramoff previously had been notified that he was a target of the investigation. [Tom DeLay] has asked the House Ethics Committee to review allegations that Abramoff or his clients paid some of DeLay's overseas travel expenses. DeLay has denied knowing the expenses were paid by Abramoff, whom he once described as \"one of my closest and dearest friends.\"
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