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Democrats to cut off abstinence-only funds: Program called "colossal failure"

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. In an e-mail to supporters, Perkins said Democrats are pushing a “radical agenda that few voters expected—or supported—when they propelled the Democrats to power.”