Foster parents lose rights as Massachusetts bans gay placements
Ellen Goodman examines the public clash over Ellen Babets and David Jean, two gay men denied foster care to two abused brothers after a newspaper story. The policy shift shows state action, prejudice, and a broader foster system struggle with 6500 children, pay, and shortage.
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Texas lawmakers and offices listed for constituents
A compiled list of state and federal representatives for Texas including Gov Mark White Senate members Lloyd Bentsen John Traeger Phil Gramm and Phil Gramm plus Edmund Kuempel Tom Loeffler and Mac Sweeney with their office addresses in Austin and Washington D.C. provides contact points for inquiries or district concerns. The page enumerates Capitol and district offices and PO boxes for liaison with constituents.
NEA shifts toward GOP outreach in presidential race
Washington teachers union the National Education Association with 1.7 million members gave 15000 to a Republican fund raising dinner and met GOP chair Frank Fahrenkopf as it seeks bipartisan stance ahead of 1988 elections. The AFL-CIO remains hostile though the NEA tacks toward issue based support, citing labor unity and education issues.
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