. That 40,000 figure has remained
constant for more than a decade, despite a 2001 pledge by the CDC that it
would strive to halve the rate.

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Three-quarters of those infected are males and
nearly half of them are black, according to data from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention presented Monday at the National HIV Prevention
Conference in Atlanta ., With new data revealing
surprising numbers of day laborers engaging in unsafe sex for money and a
spiraling crystal meth crisis among Latino men, AIDS advocates today pressed
state lawmakers to re-focus state HIV prevention efforts in response to
disproportionate growth in new cases of HIV and AIDS among California's
Latinos."
Day laborers had not previously been regarded as a group at high risk for
HIV, but a 2005 study conducted by Charles Drew University and BIENESTAR of
450 Latino immigrant day laborers found 38% reported they had been approached
for sex, of which almost 10% participated in sexual activities.
Indeed, while research into abstinence education is a relatively new field,
several studies have shown promising results, revealing that abstinence
education programs are succeeding in lowering sexual activity rates and
delaying the initiation of sexual activity among youth.

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He also reported that day laborers who were more likely to have sex
tended to also experience drug dependency, have lower education levels, and
had been day laborers for longer periods of time (five or more years).

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In part, the new data reflect better reporting by the states, indicating that
previous estimates were low. Drew University of Medicine
and Science who spoke at the briefing , said, "Many day laborers are being
approached for sex and a significant number are engaging in high risk
behavior.

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State and Local Leaders Call for Action on Alarming New Latino HIV/AIDS Trends

Teens need to hear that abstinence is a
viable alternative and be encouraged and taught how to choose an abstinent
lifestyle," said Ray.

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Responsibility also lies with drug companies, whose high-priced direct-to-
consumer drug-advertising campaigns downplay the seriousness of HIV, as well
as with the FDA that continues to allow this irresponsible corporate behavior
to go unchecked. Men having sex with men account for 45% of the
cases, according to the new data. "To prevent new HIV infections among Latinos, a reduction in
the use of crystal must be a central focus," said Bingham.

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Mixed Messages From Washington Drug Industry Fuel Rising HIV Rates Says AHF

S. "About
three-fourths of those engaging in sex reported unsafe practices," said
Galvan, who noted that the study focused on six hiring sites in Los Angeles
where websites indicated day laborers could be sought for sexual activity .
The hearing also focused on surprisingly high levels of crystal
methamphetamine use among newly diagnosed HIV-positive Latino men.
Despite over 20 years of extensive condom-based "comprehensive " sexuality
education, 1 out of 4 sexually active teens gets an STD each year. Tragically, "comprehensive " sex education
programs offer only a cursory acknowledgement of abstinence.

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Dr. We need to provide more HIV prevention education, especially to day
laborers with lower education and those who are drug dependent. Recently, press coverage has
swirled around the scandal at Milton Academy.

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"We're calling on Sacramento to increase and re-deploy resources to fight
new infection trends ," said Oscar De La O, President and CEO of BIENESTAR, the
state's largest Latino HIV/AIDS service organization.

Governor Romney Helps Teens by Directing Abstinence Education Funds to Support Classroom Programs

Abstinence education works, contrary to spurious attacks by opponents.

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"It is clear from this alarming increase in the number of Americans living
with HIV/AIDS that the prevention strategy in this country has failed," said
Michael Weinstein, President of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).

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Said to Top 1 Million, by Thomas H. "Proven new strategies
like innovative mobile units with rapid HIV tests need Sacramento's support if
we're going to begin to break the chain of infection in our community," said
De La O at a special legislative briefing in the state capitol supported by
the California State Latino Legislative Caucus, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez
and Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez.
"It's not common knowledge that Latinos now make up most of Los Angeles
County 's AIDS cases, or that a majority of Latinas with HIV have not engaged
in risky behavior yet still end up being infected with HIV," said
Assemblywoman Montanez, who sits on the Assembly Health Committee and
represents the San Fernando Valley. "Students often
tell me that sex is expected in relationships .

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Ray was responding to action taken yesterday by the Governor recommending
that the Fiscal Year 2005 Supplemental Appropriations bill be amended to state
that funds dedicated to abstinence education in the Department of Public
Health be used solely for classroom education.

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"
According to an article in today's Los Angeles Times, HIV, AIDS Cases in
U. Frank
Galvan, a research investigator with Charles R.

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But the numbers also reflect a continued
increase in infections, about 40,000 new cases per year and 18,000 deaths, for
a net gain of 22,000 cases each year.
"We went to those six day laborer sites, and asked if they had been approached
for sex by another man in the context of their work as day laborers," said
Galvan. Abstinence
is a solution to this epidemic.

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Day Laborers, Crystal Meth Emerge on Latino HIV Prevention Agenda

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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"Our work and the work of countless abstinence education programs
nationwide are proving that teens can and are choosing to avoid sexual
activity and all of its associated risks.

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."
Today's hearing focused in part on two dramatic new studies: One on
high-risk sexual behaviors of day laborers, and the other on increased risk
created by crystal methamphetamine abuse among young Latino men.

BOSTON, "Governor Romney has taken an important
step on behalf of the youth of Massachusetts , ensuring that federal dollars
designated to support abstinence education will be used in the classroom ,
helping youth avoid early sexual activity," said Rebecca Ray, director of
Healthy Futures, an abstinence education program that has worked with over
5000 students in more than 30 Massachusetts schools.

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As a result, sex happens by
default, not through an active choice.

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"Mixed
messages from Washington DC on condoms and unsafe sex have seriously hampered
effective prevention efforts and have contributed to an increase in HIV
infections and lack of awareness of an individual's HIV status . About 25% do not know they are infected . We know that youth are capable
of much better decisions .

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Finally, lack of responsibility in the gay community must
also be cited as a contributing factor -- one that has to change if we are to
see a decrease in the rate of new HIV/AIDS infections in the coming years.."

About BIENESTAR:
BIENESTAR is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the
Latino community and other underserved communities.

Clearly , so does Governor Romney.

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She adds, "In addition to making sure
Sacramento leads on the issue, we need to ensure Latino media and local
leaders are speaking out and rallying our community to prevent more
infections.

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. BIENESTAR accomplishes
this through community education, prevention, mobilization , advocacy, and the
provision of direct social support services."

Healthy Futures' education programs in Greater Boston and Lowell teach
teens about the benefits of abstinence until entering a faithful, lifelong
relationship, and equip them to make and sustain that choice.

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Government Now Reports 1 Million Cases Nationwide; AHF Says Mixed Messages
From Washington on Unsafe Sex and Irresponsible Drug Industry Ads Contribute
to Crisis

LOS ANGELES, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the
nation's largest AIDS organization with clinics in the US , Africa, Asia and
Central America -- today expressed disappointment at the news that the number
of people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States has reached 1 million for
the first time, according to data released yesterday by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at a conference in Atlanta." The study, which included over
1500 participants of all race and ethnic groups over twelve months, found that
crystal use was highest among Latinos (20%), and that crystal was associated
with higher prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse and with newly
diagnosed HIV.

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Maugh II: "The number of Americans
living with HIV or AIDS has passed the 1-million mark for the first time,
reflecting an increasing success in prolonging survival with treatments and a
continuing failure in controlling the spread of new infections, government
researchers said Monday. Researcher
Trista Bingham of Los Angeles County's HIV Epidemiology Program reported that
"after adjusting for other traditional risk factors, newly diagnosed
HIV-positive Latino men who have sex with men were almost 9 times more likely
to report crystal use than men without HIV.