Authorities arrested several activists who occupied Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy’s office.
They demanded a renewal of PEPFAR, which gives federal funding for HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention, and research.
I wonder if those activists will be charged and given sentences similar to those charged in the Capitol Hill riot.
After all:
PEPFAR expires at the end of the month:
The protest comes as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is set to lapse on Oct. 1 amid criticism from House Republicans who say much of the budget is allocated toward abortion providers — a suggestion that Democrats deny. A lapse would significantly affect the program that is credited with saving more than 25 million lives and combating the global HIV epidemic.The PEPFAR renewal is just one of several items on the House agenda over the next three weeks as lawmakers seek to pass a budget ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline, as well as come to an agreement on other spending legislation, such as the National Defense Authorization Act, and the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.
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