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Article: SENS. CHAMBLISS, ISAKSON PRAISE ABSTINENCE EDUCATION FOR CONTRIBUTING TO DECLINE IN GEORGIA'S TEEN PREGNANCY RATES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- June 13, 2007
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The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following press release:
Sens. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today praised Georgia's abstinence education programs for contributing to the decline in teen pregnancy rates for 11 years in a row.
"There are so many pressures facing our nation's youth today," said Senator Chambliss. "I think it is very important that we educate our young people about consequences and accountability, and encourage them to make the right decisions and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I believe abstinence education is a necessary investment in their future."
"It is important to offer programs that encourage Georgia's youth to make healthy ...