National Campaign Statement in Support of the Ryan DeLauro Bill
The National Campaign has long believed that reducing conflict and respecting a range of deeply held opinions is essential to making progress on the important issue of reducing both teen and unintended/unplanned pregnancy. The Preventing Unintended Pregnancies, Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act, authored by Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tim Ryan (D-OH), is an important example of this reasonable, inclusive perspective.
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National Campaign Letter of Support for Title X
National Campaign CEO Sarah Brown wrote letters in support of past and future funding for the Title X family planning program to key appropriators: Sen. Tom Harkin, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation; Sen. Thad Cochran, Ranking Member of the Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee; Rep. David Obey, the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations; and Rep. Todd Tiahrt, Ranking Member of the Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
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Briefly - Policy Brief: Title X
Over the past 38 years, Title X, the nation’s federally-funded family planning program, has played a critical role in preventing unplanned pregnancy by offering low-income and uninsured individuals access to high-quality contraceptive services, preventive screenings, and health education. Unfortunately, demand for these services far exceeds the supply and years of inadequate funding increases that have failed to keep pace with inflation have forced program providers to offer fewer contraceptive choices and limit services.
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Fast Facts: The Direct Medical Costs of Unplanned Pregnancy and Cost Effectiveness
of Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy
In addition to being associated with serious consequences for parents and their children, unplanned pregnancies also lead
to substantial direct medical costs due to the births, abortions,
and miscarriages that result from these pregnancies. This fact
sheet summarizes available information about these direct
medical costs.
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of Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy