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Democrats say they will end abstinence-only funding20.05.07 WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats say they will pull the plug on abstinence-only sex education when a $50 million grant expires on June 30, a move sparking outrage among social conservative groups. “As the House works to eliminate abstinence funding, their solution is simple — provide more pills that prevent and abort pregnancies,” said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. Perkins, in an e-mail to supporters, said Democrats are pushing a “radical agenda that few voters expected — or supported — when they propelled the Democrats to power.” Democrats would still include money for abstinence teachings in schools, but would combine it with comprehensive sex-ed programs that would teach about birth control and other safe sex methods. States currently pay for abstinence-only education in public schools by matching $3 for every $4 they receive from the federal government. |
