Adoption Is Not A Condition We Weigh A Family Bond
National Adoption Month prompts reflection on how we label families. The author argues asking which children are adopted shames and misidentifies a loving unit, urging respect for birth and adoptive ties while offering resources for adoption information.
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VA workers sue over privacy breach in social security data
A class action by 180000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees accuses the VA of exposing their Social Security numbers and dates of birth to fellow workers and some patients through an internal system. The suit seeks 1000 per employee, totaling about 180 million, and notes lack of warning screens or access logs.
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The Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling
The Gazette champions sustainability by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Nevada Tops Smoking Rate. Kentucky Drops to Second
Nevada moves to the highest smoking rate at 31.5 percent, overtaking Kentucky at 29.7 percent per a CDC survey. Iowa follows at 23.5 percent while Puerto Rico and Utah report the lowest levels. The margin of error is noted at about three points.
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Smoking prevalence survey across all states and territories
The CDC surveyed adults in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico about smoking habits. About 25 percent of American adults were counted as smokers, defined as those who smoked almost every day and had at least 100 cigarettes in life.
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Corrections and clarifications from The Gazette notice
The Gazette corrects several items including Angela Boeke's resignation date Nov 10 and clarifies misattributed reasons. It notes Shriners Hospitals provide free services, and a twin birth fund helps family expenses. Vandal known as the mad jogger targets First Avenue signs. a quote misattribution about Merlin Moore is corrected. A corrections policy statement ends with contact details.
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