Bush Gives Global AIDS Fighters Ultimatum

- By JUAN-CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press Writer
Friday, July 8, 2005

(07-08) 10:04 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) --

U.S. groups fighting AIDS overseas are being given an ultimatum by the government: Pledge your opposition to sex trafficking and prostitution or do without federal funds.

The new rule has created confusion among health groups that wonder how it will affect them, and has drawn criticism from others who say it infringes on free speech rights and could do more harm than good.