'1"•"'l NEWS
Infertility Treatments:
Gardner, Maine's John R.
McKernan, Jr., Pennsylvania's
Robert P. Casey, New York's
Mario Cuomo, Texas' Ann
Richards, Illinois' Jim Edgar,
New Jersey's Jim Florio,
Massachusetts' William F.
rWeld and Maryland's William
Schaefer.
The Council of Jewish
Federations, the umbrella or-
ganization for federations
`throughout the United States
and Canada, and the Hebrew
Immigrant Aid Society are ad-
vocating restoration of the
refugee resettlement funds at
last year's levels.
I CJF has held ongoing dis-
cussions with House and
Senate subcommittees head-
ed by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-
Iowa, and Rep. William H.
Natcher, D-Ken.
HIAS administers a
Reception and Placement
° Grant through the Bureau for
Refugee Programs of the U.S.
State Department. HIAS af-
,filiates across the country ac-
cept refugees and provide
`- i3ervices for one month.
HIAS currently reimburses
$330 per capita for those
refugees placed on the
Matching Grant and $488 per
capita for those refugees who
---are not.
"HIAS understands fiscal
rt ~ alities," said Debra Mark, a
HIAS spokeswoman:But we
feel it's important not to abro-
gate our commitment to
refugee resettlement."
' The CJF's Mr. Talisman
said the administration's pro-
posal to cut domestic resettle-
ment service funds is part of a
larger cutting plan in
Washington.
<D "Right now, the House is
looking tough," said Mr.
Talisman, referring to the fail-
ure of the House last week to
pass a balanced budget
> amendment.
`The House wants to prove
>- =' it can slash budgets without
the aid of a constitutional
`amendment," he said.
On June 25, the House is
scheduled to vote on whether
' to cut all foreign aid by 3 per-
, cent. This would cut Israel's
American aid package by $70
million. A second proposal
calls for a $400 million foreign
operations budget.
"We can never become a
country that allows money to
- govern how many refugees
settle here," Mr. Talisman
"said. "As a Jewish communi-
ty, we know all too well the ef-
fects of such a policy." ❑
C
,
THE FACTS.
At Henry Ford Health System, we
understand the extremely sensitive
nature of infertility. That's why we've
joined with one of the nation's leaders,
IVF America Programs, to assemble an
accomplished and compassionate team
of infertility specialists, nurses and
counselors.
At the Henry Ford IVF America Program
in Troy, our first treatment is a good
dose of education.
Get the facts. Join us for a free, two-
hour seminar on infertility and its
treatment. Topics include:
■ In vitro fertilization, GIFT, ZIFT,
Microinsemination, and other assisted
reproductive technologies
■ Financing
■ Psychological support
■ Treatment schedules
The team of infertility specialists presenting
will include Alexander Dlugi, M.D.,
division head of reproductive
endocrinology, gynecology and
obstetrics department, Henry Ford
Medical Group, and medical director of
the Henry Ford IVF America Program.
■ 7
9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24
-
Troy Marriott
200 W. Big Beaver
OR
■ 7 - 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 25
Southfield Radisson Plaza Hotel
1500 Town Center
The seminar is free, but seating is
limited. Refreshments will be served.
Please reserve your seat by calling
637-4000.
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