Adoption Methods in Iowa Under Scrutiny by DHS Official
An Iowa DHS official warns that private adoptions risk hidden payments and coercion. Attorneys like Terri’s consultant argue legality of covering birth costs but not baby fees. Experts say licensed agencies offer safeguards, while independent adoptions allow more parental contact but less guaranteed support for birth mothers.
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Lowe
Terri
Harold
Sioux City Journal
Cheryl Beaudry
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Human Services
Beaudry
Lowe’s
Judi
Des Moines Register
Nancy Ziese
Hillcrest Family Services
Ziese
Hillcrest
U.S
Texas
Warren
Jeff
Susan
Israel faces surge of deaths and unrest after al-Wazir slain
Palestinian sources report 16 killed in one day and a 13 year old dying from gunfire as Western Bank curfews expand. Israel questions the report while detaining Mubarak Awad at Al Aqsa. Tourism drops and Arab boycott hits Israeli factories. Economic cost estimated at 300 million dollars.
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al-Wazir
PLO
Yasser Arafat
Israel
al- Wazir
West Bank
Nablus
Gaza Strip
Jerusalem
Mubarak Awad
al Aqsa Mosque
Awad
East Jerusalem
Palestine Press Service
Israel Radio
Radio
Gad Yaacobi
If Everybodys Says It Cant Happen To Their Kids
A 1987 anti drug message stresses parental dialogue with teens about cocaine and marijuana use. It cites statistics from high school seniors and urges talking to children, seeking help, and contacting local drug abuse agencies for information.
Iowa Legislature Concludes Work with Broad Agenda
The 1988 session ends with a one year moratorium on prosecuting certain school attendance violations and a study on home schooling. Other actions include prison space planning funding, tax changes, 911 system setup, and broad reforms from county government referendums to mental health and aids measures.
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Terry Branstad
Polk County
Iowa
Center For
University of Iowa
State Board of Regents
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