Protesters Arrested at McCarthy's Office While Urging Renewal of Key HIV/AIDS Program

Several people arrested during protest for HIV/AIDS funding in McCarthy's office.
Protesters demanding Republican House Speaker reauthorize key provisions of PEPFAR before end of month.
PEPFAR is global program established in 2003 to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
Some Republicans oppose renewing PEPFAR over concerns funds could support abortions.
Failure to reauthorize PEPFAR signals diminishing U.S. support for HIV/AIDS prevention.

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9/11/2023

7 Arrested at McCarthy's Office Protesting Expiring HIV/AIDS Program as Congress Faces Funding Deadlines

Protesters stormed Kevin McCarthy's office on Capitol Hill demanding the reauthorization of PEPFAR, a global HIV/AIDS relief program, which faces a September 30th deadline, while McCarthy balances multiple government funding issues and conservative demands for impeachment proceedings against President Biden.

9/11/2023

7 arrested at McCarthy's office while demanding renewal of Bush-era AIDS program

Seven demonstrators were arrested after occupying House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office to demand the renewal of PEPFAR, a program providing government funding for HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention, and research, with concerns about abortion being a point of contention among Republicans.

9/12/2023

Protesters Storm McCarthy's Office, Demand Renewal of Global AIDS Funding

Protesters stormed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office demanding continued funding for an AIDs relief program, resulting in their arrest by Capitol Hill Police.

9/16/2023

McCarthy Faces Shutdown Showdown as Hardliners Threaten Funding Crisis

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an open revolt among hard-right members of his party, who are threatening to remove him from power and potentially throw the House into chaos, as he navigates negotiations to avoid a government shutdown before the end of September.

9/19/2023

McCarthy Faces Mounting Pressure as Alleged Motion to Vacate Speaker Role Surfaces

A motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position was allegedly found in a bathroom at the U.S. Capitol, reflecting the chaotic state of the Republican Party as McCarthy struggles to secure a funding deal and appease both conservative and moderate members before a government shutdown.

10/4/2023

McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker, Crypto-Friendly Rep. McHenry Named Interim Speaker

The ousting of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the first time in history for a House Speaker to be removed, has led to the appointment of Patrick McHenry as interim House Speaker, which could be seen as a positive development for the cryptocurrency sector.

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Protesters Arrested at McCarthy's Office While Urging Renewal of Key HIV/AIDS Program

Several people arrested during protest for HIV/AIDS funding in McCarthy's office.
Protesters demanding Republican House Speaker reauthorize key provisions of PEPFAR before end of month.
PEPFAR is global program established in 2003 to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
Some Republicans oppose renewing PEPFAR over concerns funds could support abortions.
Failure to reauthorize PEPFAR signals diminishing U.S. support for HIV/AIDS prevention.

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

7 Arrested at McCarthy's Office Protesting Expiring HIV/AIDS Program as Congress Faces Funding Deadlines

9/11/2023

7 arrested at McCarthy's office while demanding renewal of Bush-era AIDS program

9/12/2023

Protesters Storm McCarthy's Office, Demand Renewal of Global AIDS Funding

Protesters stormed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office demanding continued funding for an AIDs relief program, resulting in their arrest by Capitol Hill Police.

9/16/2023

McCarthy Faces Shutdown Showdown as Hardliners Threaten Funding Crisis

9/19/2023

McCarthy Faces Mounting Pressure as Alleged Motion to Vacate Speaker Role Surfaces

10/4/2023

McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker, Crypto-Friendly Rep. McHenry Named Interim Speaker