Good news for abstinence funding—maybe

The U.S. Congress has passed a bill that includes a one-year extension of Title V Abstinence Education funding. The problem is, there are some things in the bill that President Bush is unhappy with and it’s possible he will veto it. You can get more details by checking out the story entitled, Bill Would Extend Abstinence Funding, on the North Carolina Family Policy Council web site.

ABC program getting rave reviews in Africa

According to a Family Research Council (FRC) article today, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is getting rave reviews this week as President Bush tours through Africa. PEPFAR is also dubbed ABC (Abstinence, Be faithful, if you don’t do those, use a Condom) because of its emphasis on Abstinence first. The article states, “With approval ratings well into the 80th percentile in nations like Kenya and Ghana, the President’s popularity is a true testament to the contribution that America’s generosity has made to the health and safety of the African people.”

Meanwhile, Congress is considering stripping the Abstinence component from PEPFAR. “When the PEPFAR comes up for reauthorization on February 28, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.)–Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee–will make every effort to strip the ABC model from the bill in favor of money for abortion providers and promoters.“

You can read the entire article and what effects this would have on U.S. policy regarding AIDS overseas, by clicking here.

President Bush fights to keep abstinence in ABC

President Bush is in Tanzania today imploring Congress to renew his AIDS initiative which includes an earmark that steers a portion of that money into abstinence education programs in foreign countries.

Presidential candidates on abstinence education

According to the web site Women’s News on November 11, 2007, here are the stands that the remaining presidential candidates are taking on abstinence education.

Abstinence education overseas

Have you ever thought about combining your passion for teaching abstinence education with your desire to serve in a foreign country?

U.S. Congress extends abstinence funding

Just in case you missed it amidst all the hustle of the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, Congress did extend federal funding for abstinence education through June 30, 2008. According to a report from the North Carolina Family Policy Council, “North Carolina currently receives approximately $1.24 million from the Title V program annually.” Click here to read this Special Report.