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Maine Sparks Debate over Pre-Teens, Birth Control

Last week, school officials in Portland, Maine, voted to allow the distribution of prescription-strength birth control pills to middle-school students. Lori Gramlich, a member of the Portland School Committee, discusses the decision and the controversy it has sparked over teens, sex and contraceptives.

Guests:

Lori Gramlich, member of the Portland School Committee

Sarah Brown, director of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Diane Miller, former school nurse in high schools in Portland, Maine

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