Correction.The chart contained in our August 29 story "Fixing HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. Spending" contained an error with regard to The Advocate's prescription for Medicaid Medicaid, national health insurance program in the United States for low-income persons; established in 1965 with passage of the Social Security Amendments and now run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. spending. Rather than cut funds from $6.8 billion, the budget proposed by the Bush administration, to $2.5 billion, as listed, the Advocate budget would add $2.5 billion over the next 10 years. The Advocate regrets re·gret v. re·gret·ted, re·gret·ting, re·grets v.tr. 1. To feel sorry, disappointed, or distressed about. 2. To remember with a feeling of loss or sorrow; mourn. v.intr. the confusion. |
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