Abstinence Study Makes Waves on the Hill
Last week’s release of a new study showing that abstinence education can be even more effective than “safe sex” or “comprehensive” sex education hit the front pages of major media, but it also had an impact on Capitol Hill. Rep Dan Boren (D-OK) and Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) each sent letters to their colleagues in the House, urging them to include abstinence funding in the upcoming budget debates.
Action Steps:
1. Call Rep Dan Boren (D-OK) and Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) and thank them for taking the initiative to send the “Dear Colleague” letters in support of abstinence education
2. Call your House member, referring them to the letter appropriate to their political party, and encourage them to support funding for abstinence education within the FY2011 budget.
NAEA Weekly Update for February 11, 2010
