Above all, the epidemic has to be given public recognition, without stigma, before it can be seriously tackled.

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In particular, there has been recognition that the current disability standard for Medicaid and other public programs that keeps most people with HIV from becoming eligible for Medicaid until they have an AIDS diagnosis is a serious problem.

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While little has changed since in terms of public acclaim, there are signs that Wallace's work is gaining more recognition in certain circles.

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As a result of increasing regulation, however, and growing recognition within the gas industry that its future depends on public acceptance, the treatment of flowback water has improved greatly.

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