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Submitted by Alan Tisser, Feb 4, 2008 11:19

I would love to see my adoption records and maybe meet my birth mom who would be 84 now if still alive. I would not want any relationship with my birth family. I am just concerned that our insurance industry would use these birth records/medical records against us to deny claims or insurance if for medical or life insurance due to family medical histories. Yes, I agree adoptee's should have rights, but only if we are protected from the evil insurance industry which could use the records against us or our children.

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A comprehensive report released on November 11, 2007 by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, the foremost think tank on... [MORE]	Joyce Bahr	Dec 19, 2007 22:24
I sincerely hope this article reaches the assembly and state senate. As Colon writes, every adopted child has the right... [MORE]	Honoria grace	Aug 28, 2007 23:26
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