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In Bush's state of the union will he recommend the doubling of funding to battle AIDS?
Settled as Yes
Back in May President Bush called for an effort to double the amount of U.S. funding being used to fight AIDS. As he reaches the end of his presidency, Bush is seeking to cement some form of legacy. Will this be one of his objectives?
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source.
SETTLEMENT NOTES:
Bush did ask Congress to double AID's funding. To watch replays go here:
http://edition.cnn.com/POLITICS/
Settled
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Activity: H$18,849
Settled as Yes on Mon 28th Jan 2008 7:17pm PST
Suspend date: Mon 28th Jan 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Mon 28th Jan 2008 7:17pm PST
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 55%
Action history:
Settled Mon 28th Jan 2008 7:17pm PST
Suspend date: Mon 28th Jan 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Mon 28th Jan 2008 7:17pm PST
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rmccoy
predicted No (H$50 at 26%)
predicted Yes (H$100 at 74%)
predicted No (H$50 at 26%)
predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
anaverageamerican
predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
vankev63
predicted Yes (H$100 at 75%)
predicted Yes (H$20 at 74%)
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