By coincidence this was in the news today, so I'll add it to this thread...
Indiana state law bans needle-exchange programs.
But by declaring a health emergency, CDC’s prevention team can start such a program
in Scott County (between Indianapolis and Louisville), where 79 new cases
have been found since the middle of December, 2014.
So, putting politics above public health...
Gov. (R) Mike Pense announced his disapproval of such programs, and vows to veto
any Bill which could make needle-exchange programs permanent in Indiana.
At least he faced reality enough to say:
Quote:
“Scott County is facing an epidemic of HIV, but this is not a Scott County problem;
this is an Indiana problem,” Pence said in a news release.
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http://www.thetimesgazette.com/the-s...a-county/1734/