American lawmaker pushes for exception for children with disabilities . A Russian parliamentarian , Robert Shlegel , was to submit an amendment that would allow U.S. citizens to adopt Russian children with disabilities , according to the state-run Itar-Tass news agency . Measure bans the adoption of Russian children by Duma families effective 2010 . Russian leader 's action could affect 19 of Russian families seeking to adopt . Rights groups criticized the bill , which some say is retaliation for U.S. act against rights abusers .
American lawmaker pushes for exception for children with disabilities . Measure bans the adoption of Russian children by Duma families effective 2010 . Russian leader 's action could affect 19 of Russian families seeking to adopt . Rights groups criticized the bill , which some say is retaliation for U.S. act against rights abusers .