David Obey
Will Ab-Only Retire With Obey?
by Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check
May 5, 2010 - 2:33pm (Print)
The nation's capitol is swirling today with talk of the impending retirement of another veteran lawmaker, David Obey (D-Wisc.). His retirement could have major implications for reproductive health issues in the House.
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RealTime: Report Says No to Ab-Only Programs
by Amie Newman
November 7, 2007 - 7:12am (Print)
House Democrats increased funding for abstinence-only programs last week just in time for a new non-partisan report that reveals abstinence-only programs are not effective at reducing teen pregnancy and STD rates.
Dems Finalize Massive Increase for Ab-Only
by James Wagoner, Advocates for Youth
November 1, 2007 - 4:09pm (Print)
Today, the Democratic controlled Labor HHS Appropriations conference committee report includes the full increase requested by President Bush for abstinence-only programs. Let's call that what it is: a stunning disgrace.
President's Veto Kills Dems' Ab-Only Fix
by Wendy Norris, RH Reality Check
September 24, 2007 - 9:05am (Print)
In one fell swoop, President Bush tells children he won't ensure they receive health care - but he will make sure they're at risk for sexually transmitted infections as a result of the abstinence-only programs his administration will continue to fund.
Democrats Compromise on Abstinence-Only Funding; Title X Increase
by Amie Newman
June 8, 2007 - 6:00am (Print)
Is this the middle-ground of reproductive rights in which Hillary Clinton believes so strongly? Or are the Democrats leading us down a slippery-slope?
