Taking out the speed bumps; measure seeks to streamline process of moving children out of foster care

Article Abstract:

The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 requires of states who want to qualify for federal matching funds for foster care expenses that they make reasonable efforts to reunify children with their biological parents. A redefinition of the act's "reasonable efforts" requirement would result from bills now in the house, and they would place timelines on permanency decisions and filings for parental terminations as well as providing incentives for states to hasten adoption.

Custody of children, Child custody, Foster home care

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Prognosis uncertain for patient bill

Article Abstract:

Differences between the US Senate and House of Representatives. health care reform bills are described, and the key difference is whether patients should be able to bring state court legal actions on the ground that their health care plans wrongly denied them care.

Health care reform

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Measuring the legal response; ABA task force gives input to Congress on anti-terrorism legislation

Article Abstract:

The ABA Task Force on Terrorism and the Law offering post- Sept 11 help to Congress on anti-terrorism legislation is discussed. Efforts focused on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, immigration provisions and ethics rules for prosecutors.

Prevention, Information services, Terrorism, A.B.A. Task Force on Terrorism and the Law

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