special needs children
By Laura McGann, New Journalist Project October 30, 2008 - 8:00am
Social conservatives cheer when Palin talks about the value of all children because her words are a subtle but clear signal of her staunch anti-abortion views.
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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor October 29, 2008 - 2:34pm
William Saletan writes on Slate today about pre-birth defects, abortion and the ethics of technology. A new law may bridge all three.
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Parents of special needs children don't seek to force anyone to parent a disabled child. But they do want to destigmatize Down syndrome and see their children loved and welcomed.
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Gov. Sarah Palin gave a speech this morning in Pittsburgh outlining her commitment to special needs children, pledging to make special needs children one of her "missions" as vice-president.
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Like many people with a developmentally disabled family member I welcome the introduction of the needs of the developmentally disabled into national policy debates. But we need policies and funding, not promises.
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Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin styles herself as a fierce protector of children and families, but her record on health insurance for children and pregnant women raises doubts about her priorities.
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