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Cornyn Uses Votes to Secure PEPFAR Funds | Lubbock News
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Senator John Cornyn pulled off a political masterstroke, holding up votes on two Trump nominees to force the White House to promise PEPFAR funds—over $270 million for global HIV/AIDS efforts—would actually be spent. With the committee evenly split, his leverage was critical: without his vote, the nominees wouldn’t even reach the full Senate. After securing assurances, he voted yes, letting both move forward 12-10. Cornyn’s team will now monitor the administration to ensure follow-through. Since its launch by George W. Bush, PEPFAR has invested over $100 billion, saving millions of lives—highlighting how vital these programs are and how much political maneuvering is needed to keep them funded.
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