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AIDS Action: GOP set to oppose lifting the needle exchange ban. A U.S. House floor vote on syringe exchange programs, as soon as today. The Rules Committee on Thursday night approved an amendment by Rep. Mark Souder (R-IN) to specifically ban funding for the lifesaving programs. Make your voice heard!