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"There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people." - Hillary Clinton

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Abstinence education meets reality

Abstinence education meets reality
For many years Volusia County has held students in the dark about sex education, preferring abstinence-only education over real world knowledge. In 2000 Florida launched the Abstinence Education program focused on educating youth about the health and psychological risks involved in early sexual activity, enhancing self-esteem and building skills such as positive goal setting, decision-making, problem solving, negotiation and refusal techniques.

America hopes for healthcare reform

Everyday millions of Floridians go without healthcare insurance, forbearing potentially life saving doctor visits and putting themselves at higher risks for health problems later in life. Families USA, the voice for healthcare providers, reported in Mar. that 5.

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