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On July 16, more than two weeks after the beginning of the new state fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly sent Governor Pat Quinn a state budget plan that largely avoids massive social service funding cuts.  Governor Quinn almost immediately signed the bills into law.

On May 31, the Illinois General Assembly concluded the 2009 legislative session by passing a budget that cuts funding to HIV/AIDS and human services by 50% or more. The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) will rally alongside thousands of advocates from across the human services sector on Thursday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m.

CHICAGO –In the midst of one of the most severe economic downturns in decades, the Illinois General Assembly concluded its spring session on the constitutional budget deadline of May 31 by failing to pass a modest, temporary tax increase.

Over the next six weeks, the Illinois General Assembly will decide how to close a $12 billion deficit.  Governor Quinn’s proposed budget appropriates $630,000 less for essential HIV-related care, housing, and prevention programs. <

Governor Quinn’s Budget Proposal Shaves Funding from HIV Services
AIDS Foundation of Chicago Supports Structural Budgetary Reform Proposal

Barack Obama's $800 billion economic aid plan currently includes $400 million in funding for STD screening and prevention. However, some conservatives are attempting to frame the funding as "wasteful" and morally objectionable.

TAKE ACTION: Call the offices of Senators Roland Burris and Richard Durbin today to ensure $400 million for CDC's HIV/STD Center stays in the stimulus bill.

Senator Richard Durbin (202) 224-2152

Senator Roland Burris (202) 224-2854

White House Comment Line (202) 456-1414

Check out this posting by the AIDS Foundation Chicago's Communications Director Jonathon Briggs on the Huffington Post about why the much-debated $400 million in funding for STD screening and prevention in Obama's new stimulus plan is so necessary.