Representative Dent's Letter to Secretary Azar

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Representative Dent's Letter to Secretary Azar

Power to Decide FY 2019 Appropriations Request Letter

On March 8, 2018, Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) sent a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar raising questions and concerns about HHS’ actions related to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and funding for new teen pregnancy prevention and sexual risk avoidance research.

March 2018

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