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NC Delegation on AIDS bill

The U.S. House voted on a bill that would spend $50 billion over five years to expand AIDS prevention programs around the world particularly in Africa. Click here for the early AP story.

The White House backs the bill and a similar measure is on track toward passage in the Senate.

The North Carolina vote: All seven Democrats Yes, All six Republicans No.

Nationally, 230 Democrats voted for the bill along with 78 Republicans; 116 Republicans voted against.

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