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$100 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds remain unused. What happened?

Lawmakers say HHS has spent about $500,000 of the $101 million Congress approved, while about 50 grants were terminated and funding remains frozen.

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With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.

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Of Millions Approved by the U.S. Congress for the Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy, Not Even 1% Has Been Distributed

The World Health Organization views teenage pregnancy as a global problem with significant health, social and economic consequences

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$100 million in teen pregnancy prevention funds remain unused. What happened?

With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.

·San Diego, United States
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Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched

With days left to go in the 2026 fiscal year, lawmakers push the health department to spend the money Congress allocated to prevent teen pregnancy. An NPR exclusive.

·Saint Paul, United States
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MPR News broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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