In This Issue

Below you'll find the second in our two-part series about the high new-infection rates among Black gay and bisexual men. Writer Rod McCullom explores the need for a greater financial investment government-wide in ending the epidemic among Black MSM. We also share information about the recently formed Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus and urge you to contact your representatives to let them know that you are involved in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic and expect them to demonstrate their involvement as well by joining this important new organization.

Kaiser Health News has provided us with an article describing the Obama administration's proposed health-spending cuts as the so-called "super committee" begins deficit reduction negotiations this fall. Finally, many people with healthcare insurance take disability benefits for granted. Unfortunately many companies are cutting these benefits back at a particularly difficult time for those of us infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Read what you need to know to protect yourself.

Yours in the struggle,

Phill