black-Jewish relationship. "We march in consciousness of the aid to civil rights of the American Jewish communi- ty," the litany read. "We pray that our coalition of cons- cience will be restored to vigor." Federations Work To Change SSI Eligibility Activists working for Jewish federations are quiet- ly pressing Congress for more money for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. "We're working for minor adjustments that still can have a big impact on people," said Susan Banes Harris, Washington representative for the New York Federations. "We would have liked to raise the total amounts in the SSI program, but it was clear that this was politically unfeasible this year. So it's better to work incrementally, to work for a number of small but im- portant improvements." Specifically, Harris is work- ing for enhanced efforts to in- form potential recipients about the SSI program, fair rules for judging the eligibili- ty of recipients and elimina- tion of inequities in accepting disabled children into the program. "Some of these children aren't disabled enough to meet current requirements, or have parents who make just a little too much," Harris said. "What we're arguing-is that some of these children end up in institutions, when they could be home on SSI." The New York Federations interest in the issue stems from a study by the group's Brookdale Center on Aging, which pointed to SSI as a ma- jor problem for the elderly poor — a group that includes a growing number of Jews. . Why live alone when for the same price you could be living at FRANKLIN CLUB APARTMENTS. • Surrounded by friends • With a full activities program • Served by a large experienced staff • 24 hour emergency call system • With transportation provided Pro-Arab Group 'Mimed Down By Trade Rep The American Arab Anti- Discrimination Committee lost a round recently when the group's latest request to the U.S. Trade Representative — the official charged with in- vestigating the labor prac- tices of governments seeking favorable trade arrangements with this country —was turn- ed down. In the latest chapter of the saga, AADC asked for recon- sideration of a ruling earlier this year clearing Israel of charges of labor abuses against Palestinian workers. The new AADC request claimed that the in- vestigating panel did not follow its own rules in in- vestigating Israel, and cited new examples of alleged violations of the rights of Palestinian workers. In a recent letter to AADC, the trade commissioner said that the Arab group's addi- tional information was not sufficiently new to warrant reopening the case. The office also acknowledged two "minor" procedural errors in its earlier consideration of the issue. AADC was invited to resub- mit its petition next year — or to sue the U.S. trade represen- tative for procedural errors. AADC sources indicated last week that the group is cur- rently reviewing its options. • New low rates for INDEPENDENT LIVING FRANKLIN CLUB APARTMENTS An Adult Community 28301 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034 (313) 353-2810 Tables • Desks Wall Units Bedrooms Dining Rooms Report Shows U.S.-PLO Dialogue Promises Little When legislators return to Washington next week, they will have a surprise waiting for them, courtesy of the American Jewish Congress. The group has just com- pleted and distributed a detailed analysis of the recent Fatah General Congress that offers a gloomy assessment of the future of the U.S.-PLO dialogue. "What really strikes me about the report is that it shows a serious retreat from Arafat's statements in Geneva," said Mark Pelavin, the group's assistant Washington representative. The report, Pelavin said, is being distributed to key , members of Congress and the administration. The AJCon- gress has taken a cautiously supportive view of the Tunis dialogue. For Appt. Call 10 Years Experience & Expertise in the Design of Affordable Laminate, Lucite & Wood Furniture Muriel Wetsman 661-3838 Advertising in The Jewish News Gets Results Place Your Ad Today. Call 354-6060 ❑ THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 29