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Barbara Kennelly: “I agree we need to remove legal barriers that might prevent children from going to a caring guardian when a parent dies.…”

On the recordApril 30, 1997
I agree we need to remove legal barriers that might prevent children from going to a caring guardian when a parent dies. I therefore support the sense of Congress on urging States to adopt standby guardians and thank the gentlewoman from New York for her work.
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Barbara Kennelly
Connecticut

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Discussing the need for legal reforms to support children in guardianship situations.

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