Bush Aims to Double Funds to Fight Global AIDS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Wednesday asked the U.S. Congress to double the U.S. financial commitment to combat AIDS globally, particularly in hard-hit Africa, to $30 billion over five years starting next year. Bush also said first lady Laura Bush will travel to four countries in Africa next month to see AIDS programs at work. His wife will go to Zambia, Senegal, Mali and Mozambique from June 25 to 29, the White House said.