1.   Abstinence programs can reduce teen pregnancies, but other educational activities are necessary as well.

2.   Both plans also set a goal of reducing teen pregnancy, though their methods differ.

3.   Communities must take the initiative in reducing teen pregnancies, Sawhill said, using programs tailored to their needs.

4.   Kalustian said Wilson has repeatedly increased funds for family planning services, strengthened programs to enforce child support and financially aided programs to reduce teenage pregnancies.

5.   Now they are charged with helping the jobless find work, reducing teen pregnancy, establishing transportation plans and allocating money for day-care and uniform purchases.

6.   Opponents of the welfare changes say that sex education in school is the answer to reducing teen pregnancy.

7.   Reducing teen pregnancies, fighting drug abuse, reforming public education, and easing regulations on small businesses are also issues being touted by the speaker for the future.

8.   Republicans for Choice favors voluntary action to reduce abortion by reducing unintended pregnancies.

9.   Sawhill said communities must take the initiative in reducing teen pregnancies by implementing programs tailored to their needs, adding that sex education in the schools is insufficient.

10.   Research into the effectiveness of abstinence-only and comprehensive sex education programs in reducing teen-age pregnancy and disease has shown mixed results.