2008 Woodie Awards
Pence speaks about HIV/AIDS
Disease infects more than 60 million people
Tommy Conroy
Sophomore Myles Trempe said the presentation was helpful for people who were not familiar with the program.
Political science professor Francine Friedman said the presentation was engaging to the students and not too technical or intimidating.
"It was very interesting, very timely," she said. "It was pitched at a level that students could respond to and understand."
Pence said PEPFAR was under attack. He said the Congressional meetings this week looked to "undermine and dilute this powerful plan."
Provisions in the proposed bill will open funding to overseas groups that promote and provide abortions, he said.
According to Pence's Web site, the unborn child has a fundamental right to life that cannot be infringed. The bill also suggests cutting funds for the abstinence and be faithful programs, two programs that have had success, he said.
According to his Web site, Pence is a conservative who serves on multiple Congressional committees, including the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee where he serves as ranking member on the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia.
"PEPFAR must be reauthorized, and I strongly support doing so," Pence said. "However, I have grave concerns about the direction the current reauthorization bill is taking."
Political science professor Francine Friedman said the presentation was engaging to the students and not too technical or intimidating.
"It was very interesting, very timely," she said. "It was pitched at a level that students could respond to and understand."
Pence said PEPFAR was under attack. He said the Congressional meetings this week looked to "undermine and dilute this powerful plan."
Provisions in the proposed bill will open funding to overseas groups that promote and provide abortions, he said.
According to Pence's Web site, the unborn child has a fundamental right to life that cannot be infringed. The bill also suggests cutting funds for the abstinence and be faithful programs, two programs that have had success, he said.
According to his Web site, Pence is a conservative who serves on multiple Congressional committees, including the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee where he serves as ranking member on the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia.
"PEPFAR must be reauthorized, and I strongly support doing so," Pence said. "However, I have grave concerns about the direction the current reauthorization bill is taking."
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RM
posted 2/07/08 @ 6:02 AM EST
Yes, you never have to worry about Pence being "too technical." Serious critical thinking is not his specialty.
Adam Brogan
posted 2/07/08 @ 9:15 AM EST
I went yesterday to watch Rep. Pence speak, mostly because my love for politics. To sum up Pence's "remarks".. he wants to increase the funding to 50 billion dollars in 5 years for the program, PEPFAR. (Continued…)
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