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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- US Senator Tom Coburn has introduced a bill that would require parents be notified before contraceptive drugs and prescription devices are distributed to minor children by certain public health clinics. The Oklahoma Republican and practicing physician says he disagrees with the federal policy that allows children to make reproductive decisions without their parent's knowledge. He says the policy contributes to a growing problem of sexually transmitted diseases and unintended teen pregnancies and abortions by discouraging parental involvement. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Representatives by Missouri Republican Todd Akin.

Parent's Right to Know Act of 2003 Paul Weyrich Saturday, June 21, 2003 Paraphrasing an old political slogan: It's time to let parents start being parents again. My wife and I were parents first, friends second to our children when they were growing up. But in today's society, it is very clear that all too many parents are trying to be friends first and parents second – if at all – to their children. Many of today's parents need to start setting definite boundaries for their children, teaching them good, honest, traditional values. And these parents need to start making...