Bush Signs Emergency Spending
Bill
April 25, 2003 - President Bush signed the FY 2003
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L.
108-11) on April 16. The final bill includes $100 million
for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
assist state and local health authorities with the costs of
the civilian smallpox vaccination program, and $42 million
to compensate volunteers who experience adverse effects from
smallpox vaccinations. The bill also includes $16 million
for CDC for costs associated with the prevention and control
of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The bill also
provides $2.23 billion for grants to First Responders through
the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Domestic Preparedness.
Information:
Dave Moore, Senior Associate Vice President
AAMC Government Relations
dbmoore@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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