Federal Funds For Abstinence Group Withheld

By Ceci Connolly
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 23, 2005; Page A05

The Bush administration yesterday suspended a federal grant to the Silver Ring Thing abstinence program, saying it appears to use tax money for religious activities.

Officials at the Department of Health and Human Services ordered the group to submit a "corrective action plan" if it hopes to receive an expected $75,000 grant this year.