Country music singer urges Congress to support Pepfar and End Ass Acts epidemic
United States, did you know that you have led the world to save the lives of 26 million people from HIV/AIDS from all over the world?
This is thanks to a program called Pepfar, an emergency plan for U.S. President’s AIDS relief.
Twenty-three years ago, President George W. Bush was expected to bring Republicans and Democrats together to legislate plans to stop the AIDS epidemic that kills three million men and women every year.
We are expected to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Demonstrators, some of whom are former PEPFAR and USAID employees, protested that Congress would support President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s “Ministry of Government Efficiency” and restore life-saving plans in the Cannon house office building.
Today, 20 million people are taking antiretroviral drugs, keeping infection and mortality at a minimum in 20 years. That’s 20 million souls, “America” means generosity, compassion and life.
But all of this will change the eye’s blink. If Congress decides to cut Pepfar’s funding, people will not receive drugs. The virus will rebound.
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The infection will reproduce. Millions of people will die. And, the pandemic will multiply across the globe, including potential explosions in our own backyards.
Lend you a voice. Join us by sending a letter to Congress knowing you want to see the end of AIDS in 2030 and ask their support to fully fund Pepfar. This is not only a wise move to be done for national security, economic and public health reasons; it is the right thing to do.
Visit One.org now to take action.
The letter was made by a campaign and a collaboration in 2030 and signed by the following country music stars. The letter was then sent to all members of Congress.
Amy Grant
Brad Paisley
Brandy Clark
Brittney Spencer
Cam
Pope Cassadi
Darius Rucker
Drew Holcomb
Ellie Holcomb
Jennifer Nettles, Candy
Jimmy Westbrooks, small town
Karen Fairchild, small town
Kimberly Schlapman, small town
Kix Brooks, Brooks & Dunn
Kristian Bush, Candy
Leann Rimes
Maren Morris
Mickey Guyton
Philip Sweet, town
Sheryl Crow
appendix: Bill Frist, a central Tennessee resident, who served as the U.S. Senate Majority Leader when he became law, provided the following statement: “Pepfar is the ultimate example of American exceptionalism and compassion. If we exit this historic, bipartisan commitment to those who are unfortunate, we will provide us with a bigger situation. Including local outbreaks and preventing dangerous new viruses from reaching our shores, we are supporting a successful diplomatic strategy that promotes unlikely allies, stable countries, and strengthens our place in the world.”
This article originally appeared in Nashville, Tennessee: Pepfar saves lives from the AIDS epidemic, should continue | Letter
