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Funding increased for bioterrorism preparedness

The Commonwealth of Virginia will see an increase in federal funding this year to help prepare for bioterrorism attacks. This funding is part of the federal budget for the fiscal year ending in the fall 2003.

Approximately $19.6 million of the federal funds allocated for bioterrorism research will go toward public health funding in the Commonwealth, and $11.9 million will be allotted to Virginia

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The Organization of Young Filipino Americans is one of many cultural Contracted Independent Organizations at the University, and their mission is to create a supportive community for Filipino students. Danella Romera, the current president of OYFA and fourth-year College student, discusses the importance of OYFA as a cultural organization and how OYFA plans for this year’s Culturefest, an annual multicultural showcase. 

Listen to the episode here.