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On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire -- who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: |
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An Exeter Man documents the search for HIS family in a new book - & hopes it ecourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. |
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Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. January 1-st, 2005 was an historic day for adoptive children in the Granite State as a new state law took effect enabling New Hampshire to un-seal birth records. The state joins only a handful of others that give adult-adoptees the right to obtain a copy of their original birth certificate. Everyone was all smiles during a ceremony at the state office of Vital Records when the "first" birth certificate was handed out. |
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Janet Allen was first in line to receive a copy of her birth certificate. The state Representative from Barnstead already knew the names of her birth parents but obtaining the document was still an important milestone. State lawmakers passed the adoption legislation last year after hearing emotional testimony about the rights of adopted children versus those of birth parents. Representative Allen was a strong supporter of the legislation and hopes more adoptees around the country get the same privilege. |
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To visit the New Hampshire Vital Records website and learn more about the pre-adoption birth record request process, click on our link at www.nhptv.org/outlook. |
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A report by the federal government's National Adoption Information Clearinghouse says in 2001-- 127-thousand children were adopted in the United States. 630 of those adoptions took place here in New Hampshire. Here to talk about the state's new adoption law: Senator Lou D'Allesandro, an adoptive parent and key sponsor of the bill, Steve Varnum, an adoptee, and Marilyn Mahoney, an attorney at Harvey & Mahoney in Manchester who works on adoption cases. She was opposed to the legislation. Welcome. Q SEN. D'ALLESANDRO: You've said this LEVELS the playing field.now, everyone has the same rights" What did you mean by that? Q MARILYN: What's your OBJECTION to the new adoption law? What Recourse do birth Parents have if they want to remain ANONYMOUS. Q STEVE: You're an ADOPTEE -- came from a state with NO ACCESS to birth certificates. How difficult was it to track down your birth parents? In the PAST -- what would you have to do to get access to BIRTH CERTIFICATE? ** What would this law have done for you? |
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Q SEN D'ALLESANDRO: - What was MOTIVATING factor for you in filing legislation? Family medical history of your adopted child? you're adoptive father she doesn't benefit, not from NH. Asks but does NOT require birth parents to update medical history. Q STEVE: What about birth parents who gave a child up for adoption with the understanding their IDENTITY would remain confidential What about their RIGHTS? Q MARILYN: You've represented birth parents in the past. Do you anticipate objections to this law --once the word gets out ? * The law eliminates the complicated LEGAL process of a court-ordered search or case.isn't that a GOOD thing? Q SEN. D'ALLESANDRO: Why did it take so long to get this PASSED -- and why don't more states give UNRESTRICTED access to birth certificates? Passed w/o Governor's signature.why did he object? Q STEVE: NH is one of a handful of states to give access to birth certificates -- any sense as to whether this might put pressure on OTHER states to follow suit? Q MARILYN: It's said this new Law would eliminate the EXPENSIVE & and complicated LEGAL process of a court-ordered search -- You're a lawyer isn't that a GOOD THING? Q SEN. D'ALLESANDRO: What about the Fear that it could lead some mothers-to-be to turn to abortion rather than adoption if they knew their identity would not be protected? LEGITIMATE FEAR? Q STEVE: I've heard this described as CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ADOPTEES. agree with that assessment? Q MARILYN: Why should the onus be on birth parents to fill out forms to keep their identity UNKNOWN --when that was what they agreed to in the first place. NOT there to speak for themselves. - MY THANKS TO SEN D'ALLESANDRO, STEVE VARNUM & MARILYN MAHONEY. |
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Exeter Author Stephen Richardson knows how daunting the search for one's family can be. Richardson spent years hunting for answers about his biological beginnings. He's documented his search -- in a book -- in hopes it might help others embarking on the same journey. |
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A trained researcher, Richardson has written 5 books and more than 100 articles dealing with his interest. He's currently working on a book about his days in the British Merchant Service in World War Two. |
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That concludes our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Putting their cancer stories into words. Cancer Survivors open up to audiences in hopes of raising awareness about their disease. The personal stories tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:00 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. January 1st, 2005 was an historic day for adoptive children in the Granite State as a new state law took effect enabling New Hampshire to unseal birth records. The state joins only a handful of others that give adult adoptees the right to obtain a copy of their original birth certificate. Everyone was all smiles during a ceremony at the state office of Vital Records when the "first" birth certificate was handed out. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Janet Allen\ Barnstead, Paul Schibbelhute\VP, American Adoption Congress |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:00 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. January 1st, 2005 was an historic day for adoptive children in the Granite State as a new state law took effect enabling New Hampshire to unseal birth records. The state joins only a handful of others that give adult adoptees the right to obtain a copy of their original birth certificate. Everyone was all smiles during a ceremony at the state office of Vital Records when the "first" birth certificate was handed out. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. Janet Allen\ Barnstead, Paul Schibbelhute\VP, American Adoption Congress |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:20 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. A report by the federal government's National Adoption Information Clearinghouse says in 2001 127-thousand children were adopted in the United States. 630 of those adoptions took place here in New Hampshire. Here to talk about the state's new adoption law: Senator Lou D'Allesandro, an adoptive parent and key sponsor of the bill, Steve Varnum, an adoptee, and Marilyn Mahoney, an attorney at Harvey & Mahoney in Manchester who works on adoption cases. She was opposed to the legislation. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Lou D'Allesandro\ Manchester, Steve Varnum\Adult Adoptee, Marilyn Mahoney\Attorney |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:20 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. A report by the federal government's National Adoption Information Clearinghouse says in 2001 127-thousand children were adopted in the United States. 630 of those adoptions took place here in New Hampshire. Here to talk about the state's new adoption law: Senator Lou D'Allesandro, an adoptive parent and key sponsor of the bill, Steve Varnum, an adoptee, and Marilyn Mahoney, an attorney at Harvey & Mahoney in Manchester who works on adoption cases. She was opposed to the legislation. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. Lou D'Allesandro\ Manchester, Steve Varnum\Adult Adoptee, Marilyn Mahoney\Attorney |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 12:10 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. Exeter Author Stephen Richardson knows how daunting the search for one's family can be. Richardson spent years hunting for answers about his biological beginnings. He's documented his search in a book in hopes it might help others embarking on the same journey. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Stephen Richardson \Author, "Lost & Found, The Search For My Family" |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/11/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 12:10 minutes On this New Hampshire Outlook: Excitement for adult-adoptees in New Hampshire who can now access their original birth certificate. But what about birth parents and their right to privacy? We'll hear both sides of the story. Then later: An Exeter Man documents the search for his family in a new book and hopes it encourages other adoptees trying to trace their biological roots. Exeter Author Stephen Richardson knows how daunting the search for one's family can be. Richardson spent years hunting for answers about his biological beginnings. He's documented his search in a book in hopes it might help others embarking on the same journey. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Stephen Richardson \Author, "Lost & Found, The Search For My Family" |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tuesday, January 11, 2005: We started taping by 5:15pm and finished by At 6pm we pretaped an interview that will air tomorrow. We pretaped it out of concern for the weather. We finished just after 6:30pm. |
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Have releases for adoption law conversation from Steve Varnum and Marilyn Mahoney |