Update from Advocates for Youth
Yesterday, conservative Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) withdrew his amendment to increase funding for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs and the Senate finally approved its fiscal year 2008 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill. The approved bill calls for a $28 million cut in the Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) program. Once again common sense has prevailed.
But our work isn't over!!
Senate supporters are working hard to keep the CUT in the final bill. But they need your support!
Three months ago the House of Representatives approved a $28 million INCREASE for the Abstinence Education program, even though a 10-year evaluation revealed that abstinence-only programs don't work. (Click here to read more: http://www.advocatesforyouth
Now, the House and Senate have to agree on a final bill. Negotiations are moving quickly. The final bill could be voted out and on the President's desk by November 1st.
Young people deserve accurate and complete information to help them make responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
Please tell your representative: It's time for a change -- Support the Senate's abstinence-only-until-marriage $28 million cut!
Sincerely,
Sonya Clay
Domestic Policy Director
Advocates for Youth
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