Apologies for not posting but as is the nature of HIV am "under the weather".
From the BBC
News website - click here - an item of interest.
The US Senate has voted to overturn a rule banning HIV-positive visitors from entering the US. The US is one of only a dozen countries - including Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Russia - that ban travel and immigration for HIV-positive people. America's travel ban has been in force since 1987. The provision lifting the ban was part of a bill granting some $50bn in funding for the fight against HIV/Aids throughout the world. 'Unwelcome mat' The bipartisan effort to lift the ban has been spearheaded by Democratic Senator John Kerry and Republican Senator Gordon Smith. "Our government still treats individuals with HIV/Aids as modern-day lepers, categorically banning these individuals from entering into the US," said Senator Smith. "To fully embrace our global leadership on HIV/Aids, we must remove our unwelcome mat and overturn this ridiculous ban." The bill, including the provision lifting the ban, will now go to a joint committee of the House of Representatives and the Senate, where any differences will be ironed out, before going to President George W Bush for approval. President Bush has already indicated that he supports the bill.
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at last the u.s have come to
at last the u.s have come to their senses, this is great news. i know of many people who had to have breaks from their medication when visiting the u.s because they were scared of it being found and then being deported, a wise and welcomed decision that is long overdue
Whilst I welcome this news
Whilst I welcome this news the US are also bringing in a new system as of January next year when people will have to submit their details three or four days in advance of their travel to US Immigration when it will be decided whether they are allowed into the country or not.
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