Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 18:15:57 -0400 (EDT) From: David Casti Subject: ACTION ALERT: Helms on CARE Act Submitted by: ************************************************* National Gay and Lesbian Task Force ACTION ALERT ! ACTION ALERT ! (202) 332-6483 2320 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Fax (202) 332-0207 TTY (202) 332-6219 ************************************************** July 21, 1995 5:00 EDT HELMS THREATENS CARE ACT YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO SAVE VITAL AIDS FUNDING!! Washington DC -- Moments ago, Sen. Jesse Helms announced that he will introduce 5-6 negative amendments to the Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act, S. 641, a major federal funding source for people living with HIV and AIDS. Consideration of Helms' amendments will begin this Monday, July 24. Helms has stalled the bill for months and will now use the Senate floor to spread his hateful rhetoric and misinformation. According to a New York Times article, Helms opposes the Act because of what he calls the "deliberate, disgusting, revolting conduct" that is responsible for the disease. WE MUST ACT NOW! Helms could gut the CARE Act, adding amendments that would threaten life-saving care for people with HIV/AIDS. Helms may introduce amendments to specifically bar funding for organizations that serve the gay, lesbian, and bisexual adult and youth communities. Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to be connected to your Senators' offices. Speak with the staff member who works on AIDS issues. Urge your Senators to oppose any negative amendments to the Ryan White CARE Act.