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House Committee Passes Eugenics Compensation Bill — North Carolina Public Radio WUNC
Wednesday, May 23 2012 by Gurnal Scott Eric Hodge: The House Judiciary Committee has passed a eugenics compensation bill that would pay money to victims and the families. Gurnal Scott reports Rep. Larry Womble: I’m beginning to see some light at the end of this long journey Continue reading
Hearing set for payments to eugenics victims
The public can weigh in on a proposal to compensate victims of the states decades-old forced sterilization program at an event next week in Raleigh. Continue reading
Yes, yes, to compensating N.C. sterilization victims
Were glad to see that N.C. lawmakers, back for their short session, got to work immediately on righting a wrong done to thousands of North Carolinians with the states eugenics program the longest-running such program in the nation. Continue reading
House eugenics bill gives $50,000 to victims
srocco@newsobserver.com Elaine Riddick, 57, right, hugs Australia Clay after the Eugenics Compensation Task Force announced their recommendation during a meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Raleigh, that people sterilized under a discredited state program should each receive $50,000. Riddick, and Clay’s mother were both victims. The legislature must still approve any payments but this is the first time the state would compensate surviving victims of its eugenics program. Continue reading
Eugenics compensation bill filed in NC legislature
RALEIGH, N.C. – The legislator who led the fight to get compensation for victims of North Carolina’s sterilization program says he can’t describe how he feels now that a bill has been filed in the state House to provide those benefits. Rep Continue reading