First, call Speaker Pelosi at (202) 225-0100.

When you call, say:

"My name is _____________ and I'm calling to request that Speaker Pelosi work with the Appropriations Committee to improve President Obama's budget and secure sufficient funding for AIDS programs in the US and around the world. One person is infected with HIV every 9 and a half minutes in the US, and 45 more are infected around the world. It's time to act, and we need Speaker Pelosi's support for an end to the federal ban on funding syringe exchange, $2.7 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, at least a $1 billion increase in funding for PEPFAR, and $360 million for AIDS housing programs. HIV is not in recession, and these programs need Speaker Pelosi's support."

Next, call Senator Specter directly at (202)-224-4254.

What to Say:

“My name is ___________ and I am calling from ___________, PA to request that Senator Specter, in his role as a member of the housing, foreign aid and health subcommittees of Appropriations, work to improve Obama’s budget request to meet the needs of people with HIV. One person is infected with HIV every 9 ½ minutes in the US. It’s time to act, and we need Sen. Specter to request an end to the federal ban on funding of syringe exchange, $360 million for AIDS Housing programs, $2.7 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, and at least an additional $1 billion for PEPFAR. HIV is not in recession, and these programs need Senator Specter’s support."

Don't forget to tell your friends to call today, too!