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FY 2005 Budget in Brief
Letter from the Secretary
The President's FY 2005 Budget for the Department of Health and
Human Services reflects the Administration's ongoing commitment to
enhance the health, well-being, and safety of our Nation's
citizens. The $580 billion proposed by the President will enable
the Department to continue working with our partners in State and
local governments, and in the private and volunteer sectors to
improve health benefits, strengthen our defense against
bioterrorism, expand access to health care, and serve populations
in need.
The Department of Health and Human Services was given a number of
challenges by the Administration, many of which have been
accomplished. We increased access to health care, completed the
doubling of the National Institutes of Health budget, and launched
the Global AIDS Initiative. We have also made great strides in
building the capacity of grass-roots organizations to meet the
needs of our citizens, and in expanding the network of care for the
treatment of substance abuse.
Our Nation continues to build its capability to prepare for and
respond to the threat of bioterrorism. The Department plays a
crucial role in this response, and our FY 2005 budget will enhance
the necessary services that contribute to the war on terrorism and
protect us against biologic and other threats. We will focus on
preparedness at both the domestic and global levels, expand our
programs that enable us to rapidly detect and respond to disease,
improve the capacity of our laboratories, and ensure the safety of
food products.
In the FY 2005 budget, the Department of Health and Human Services
will use its resources to effectively impact the Nation's public
health infrastructure, focusing on safety and improved health
outcomes. We will continue to work towards fulfilling the promise
of a safe and healthy Nation, while strengthening support for
populations in need. Lastly, the Department will continue its work
to improve the management and performance of its programs.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
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