Senate rejection of disabilities convention is shameful - Kansas City Star

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**Kansas City Star**
The failure of the U.S. Senate to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with **Disabilities** marks a new low. The treaty, which was written by **disability** activists from around the world, is a far-reaching and thoughtful document. But it is **...**
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