While House liberals tinker with an Iraq Resolution that offers free advice but no solution, the President has made progress on another front by refusing to cave on abstinence in his administration's final two years.
In his 2008 budget, he proposes a $28 million increase for abstinence programs without boosting funds for value free sex education. If the measure succeeds, the government's commitment to abstinence programs would reach an unprecedented $191 million. Although many believe the idea will be dead-on-arrival in the new Congress, it does suggest that the White House is willing to fight on issues that affect the family. If the new Congressional majority was sincere on its promise to reach out to the faith and family community, they should have no problem in supporting the President.
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