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President Elect Barack Obama on Autism: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand"
(November 5, 2008) President Elect Barack Obama's win last night may prove to be a win for the autism community as well.
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The Washington Times Features Commentary on Autism Insurance Reform By Autism Speaks' Senior Policy Advisor & Counsel, Stuart Spielman, and Brooking Institution Senior Fellow, Michael O'Hanlon
(October 29, 2008) In their last debate, Barack Obama and John McCain both graciously expressed concern about children with autism.
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports on the Virginia Autism Insurance Bill
(October 22, 2008) Yesterday, CNN posted a report from Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the Virginia autism insurance reform bill.
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The Associated Press Covers Autism Insurance Initiative
(October 20, 2008) In an article entitled Parents Press for Autism Insurance Laws, the Associated press provides a good look at the push for autism insurance reform in the states.
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Presidential Candidates Discuss Autism in Debate
(October 16, 2008) During the 3rd Presidential Debate, held on October 15 at Hofstra University, both candidates spoke about autism.
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Parents, Advocates, and Legislators Hit the Ground Running for Virginia Autism Insurance Reform Bill
(September 30, 2008) Yesterday, Autism Speaks joined with parents in Richmond, Virginia for a hearing before the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits on the autism insurance reform bill.
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President Bush Signs Bill Funding DoD Autism Reasearch Program for Third Straight Year
(September 30, 2008) Today, President Bush signed into law H.R. 2638.
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House Passes FY 09 Defense Appropriations Bill Containing $8 Million in Funding for Autism Research
(September 25, 2008) Yesterday, the Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Appropriations bill was passed by the full House by a vote of 370-58.
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Autism Takes Center Stage at the RNC
(September 5, 2008) Autism was a part of the Republican National Convention this week.
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Autism Takes Center Stage at the DNC
(August 28, 2008) Autism was part of the Democratic National Convention this week.
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Florida Governor Charlie Crist Appoints Elizabeth Emken, Autism Speaks Vice President of Government Relations, to the Developmental Disabilities Compact Workgroup
(August 15, 2008) Florida Governor Charlie Crist announces the appointment of Elizabeth Emken to the Developmental Disabilities Compact Workgroup
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AUTISM SPEAKS APPLAUDS LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL FOR SIGNING AUTISM INSURANCE REFORM LEGISLATION INTO LAW
(July 16, 2008) Autism Speaks today commended Governor Bobby Jindal for signing into law HB 958, which makes Louisiana one of eight states, to date, that have ended insurance discrimination against children with autism.
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AUTISM SPEAKS APPLAUDS PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR ED RENDELL FOR SIGNING INTO LAW THE STRONGEST AUTISM INSURANCE REFORM LEGISLATION IN THE NATION
(July 9, 2008) Autism Speaks today commended Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell for signing into law the most comprehensive autism insurance bill in the nation.
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AUTISM SPEAKS APPLAUDS PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE SPEAKER DENNIS O’BRIEN AND STATE LAWMAKERS FOR PASSING STRONGEST AUTISM INSURANCE MANDATE IN THE NATION
(July 3, 2008) Autism Speaks today applauded Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O’Brien and state lawmakers for passing the strongest autism insurance reform legislation in the country.
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The TODAY Show: Should Insurance Cover Autism?
June 12, 2008
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Louisiana Legislature Passes Autism Insurance Bill
(Baton, Rouge, LA - June 11, 2008) Louisiana Senate Unanimously Passes HB 958
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Autism Insurance Bill Moving Forward in New Jersey
(June 6, 2008) New Jersey has become the latest state to address autism insurance reform legislation.
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Unanimous Approval of HB 958 in Both Louisiana Senate Committees
(June 5, 2008) House Bill 958, the autism insurance reform bill has passed unanimously in both the Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Autism Insurance Bill PASSED in Illinois House!
(May 29, 2008) Senate Bill 1900 passed the IL House today.
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Autism Insurance Reform Bill Passed By the Louisiana House!
(May 29, 2008) Louisiana House passes House Bill 958.
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Autism Speaks Applauds Florida Governor Charlie Crist and State Legislators for Passing Autism Insurance Legislation
(May 2, 2008) Autism Speaks today joined Florida families in applauding Governor Charlie Crist and the state's legislators for passing Senate Bill 2654, which will ultimately require insurance carriers to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically nece
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HB 958 Passes UNANIMOUSLY in the Louisiana House Insurance Committee Hearing!
(May 1, 2008) Yesterday, the LA House Insurance Committee held a hearing on House Bill 958, the autism insurance reform bill.
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AUTISM SPEAKS APPLAUDS SEN. MENENDEZ'S NEW PLAN TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DEALING WITH AUTISM
(April 28, 2008) U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) unveiled new legislation today to support families dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
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RALLY of the Steps of the MI State Capitol for Autism Insurance Reform!
(April 22, 2008) A rally was held today on the steps of the state capitol to push state legislators to hold hearings in both houses on the autism insurance bills.
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Missouri House Holds Hearing on Autism Insurance Reform Bill
(April 16, 2008) Yesterday, the Missouri House held a hearing on House Bill 2351.
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Update on Florida House Bill 1291
(April 9, 2008) Last night, Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio's Select Committee on Autism And Developmental Disorders held its first meeting.
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Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio Announces the Creation of the House Select Committee on Autism and Developmental Disorders
(April 4, 2008) Today Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio announced the creation of a special committee, the House Select Committee on Autism and Developmental Disorders.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Michigan State Legislature
(April 3, 2008) An insurance reform bill has been introduced in the Michigan State Legislature.
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Florida Senate Health Policy Committee Passes SB 2654!
(April 2, 2008) Yesterday the Florida State Sneate Health Policy Committee held a hearing on SB 2654.
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Pennsylvania Senate Banking & Insurance Committee Holds Hearing on HB 1150
(April 2, 2008) The most important day for autism insurance coverage in Pennsylvania took place yesterday.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Louisiana
(March 28, 2008) Legislation has been introduced in Louisiana to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
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Autism Speaks Joins the Arizona Autism Community in Hailing Governor Janet Napolitano and State Legislators for Enacting Autism Insurance Legislation
(March 21, 2008) Arizona Becomes Latest State to Revise its Insurance Laws to Require Coverage of Evidence-Based, Medically Necessary Autism Therapies.
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PA Autism Insurance Bill Senate Hearing Set for APRIL 1, 2008
(March 19, 2008) The most important day for autism insurance coverage in Pennsylvania is approaching.
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Autism Insurance Bills PASS First Round of Committee Meetings!!
(March 18, 2008) Bills pass in Florida House and Senate Committees
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Florida State Legislature to Hold Committee Hearings on Autism Insurance Bills!
(March 17, 2008) Tomorrow, both the Florida State House and State Senate will be holding hearings on autism insurance reform legislation.
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Dodd/Collins Amendment Passes
(March 14, 2008) Amendment will increase funding for autism research.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Missouri State General Assembly
(March 13, 2008) Autism insurance reform was introduced in the state of Missouri.
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Senator Chris Dodd Introduces the Disability Savings Act of 2008 at the Autism Speaks Hill Day 2008
(March 11, 2008) The Act is designed to encourage individuals with autism (and other disabilities) and their families to save for disability-related expenses.
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Florida State Legislature
(March 7, 2008) Legislation has been introduced in Florida to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
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Elizabeth Emken Appointed to Florida Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders
(March 7, 2008) Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the creation of the Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Insurance Bill Introduced in Connecticut State Legislature
(February 29, 2008) Connecticut Legislature introduces autism insurance reform bill
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Illinois State Legislature
(February 21, 2008) Illinois Senate introduces autism insurance reform bill
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Mississippi State Legislature
(February 7, 2008) Mississippi House introduces autism insurance reform legislation
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Arizona State Legislature
(January 29, 2008) State Sen. Aguirre Introduces "Steven's Law"
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Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Role of Medicaid for Americans with Disabilities
(January 16, 2008) The House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Subcommittee on Health investigates Medicaid's role in the lives of individuals with disabilitie
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Autism Speaks Announces Multi-State Insurance Legislation Campaign
(December 27, 2007) Florida, California, Michigan and Pennsylvania are Key Battlegrounds in Effort to Change Insurance Laws and Require Coverage of Medically Necessary Services
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President Signs Bill Authorizing Funding of Combating Autism Act
(December 26, 2007) $162 million appropriated to fund autism research, services and treatment
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US House of Representatives Approve Funding for Combating Autism Act
(December 19, 2007) $162 million appropriated to fund autism research, services and treatment
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Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee Holds First Meeting
(December 3, 2007) The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) meets for the first time since being reconstituted as part of the Combating Autism Act of 2006.
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HHS Secretary Leavitt Announces Members of the New Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
(November 28, 2007)Secretary Mike Leavitt announces the members appointed to the Department of Health and Human Services' new Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
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Override Veto Lost by Two Votes
(November 20, 2007) U.S. House of Representatives fails to override President Bush's veto of the fiscal year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bill by a margin of just two votes.
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Combating Autism Act Funding Jeopardized
(November 15, 2007) U.S. House of Representatives vote to sustain President Bush's veto of the fiscal year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bill.
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Autism Speaks Statement of Support
(November 13, 2007) Autism Speaks urges all Members of Congress to vote to override President Bush's veto of the Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill.
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Conference Committee Approves Increase in Budget for Autism Services and Treatment
(November 1, 2007) Joint House and Senate conference committee approves $37 million for autism services and treatment programs at the Health and Human Services's Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Senate HELP Committee Releases Thimerosal Report
(September 28, 2007) U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP Committee) releases a report entitled, Thimerosal and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Alleged Misconduct by Governmen
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National Public Radio Covers New Jersey Autism Case
(September 26, 2007) National Public Radio program "Morning Edition" broadcasts a story about a New Jersey Boy with Autism.
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New Jersey Governor Corzine Signs Bills on Autism
(September 12, 2007) New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signs into law a package of seven bills relating to autism spectrum disorders.
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New York Governor Spitzer Signs 'Burden of Proof' Act
(August 16, 2007) Law to Require School District Bear Burden of Proof in Special Education Hearings
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House Approves $8 Million for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Program
(August 5, 2007) The "Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Appropriations Act" passed by the House of Representatives contains an eight million dollar targeted appropriation for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Program (ASDRP).
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Autism Speaks Applauds Speaker Dennis O'Brien and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Passage of Historic State Autism Legislation
(July 17, 2007) Bill mandating that private insurers provide coverage for necessary autism treatments now awaits state senate vote
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Critical Vote Approaches On Key Pennsylvania Insurance Bill
(June 29, 2007) The next 48 hours are crucial to getting measure passed.
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Senate Subcommittee Approves Funding for CAA
(June 21, 2007) Appropriations Bill for CAA funding moves to full Senate Appropriations Committee
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Texas Governor Signs Autism Insurance Bill Into Law
(June 15, 2007) Texas Governor Rick Perry signs legislation mandating improved insurance coverage for children with autism.
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South Carolina Autism Insurance Bill Passed
(June 7, 2007) Legislature Overrides Governor's Veto to Pass Comprehensive Insurance Mandate.
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Autism Speaks™ Leadership Joins Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien in Announcing Introduction of Historic State Autism Legislation
(April 18, 2007) Bill Mandates That Private Insurers Provide Coverage for Early Intervention Services and Therapies for Individuals with Autism.
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Autism Speaks Lauds Congressional Approval of Landmark $7.5 Million Military Appropriation for Autism Research
(September 26, 2006) Years of Advocacy Result in Legislation Creating First Department of Defense-Sponsored Medical Research Program for Autism.
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Santorum: 'Past Time' for Help on Autism
(June 16, 2006) Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania discussed the Combating Autism Act in his weekly column.
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Autism Speaks Lauds Unprecedented House of Representatives Military Appropriation for Autism Research
(June 13, 2006) Landmark Spending Proposal, Which Recognizes the Unique Plight of Military Families Impacted by Autism, Comes After More Than Three Years of Advocacy by Autism Speaks Volunteers.
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Testimony of Ann Gibbons, Autism Speaks
(May 19, 2006) Autism Speaks Board Member Ann Gibbons presented testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
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