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Health-Care Reform Will Remain a Top Priority of the 111th Congress Summary:Challenges lie ahead for Congressional leaders With a rising uninsured population, increased costs across the board and lingering concerns regarding the quality and affordability of the Medicare and Medicaid entitlement programs, Congressional lea..	Link		11/11/2008 by: shannonj
Spotlight on Autism Summary:The mother of an autistic son reacts to John McCain's recent pledge to help families like hers. Was it just rhetoric? What did you think of Senator McCain's debate comments? Kristina Chew: Very puzzling. It seemed that he was conflating autism an..	Link		10/22/2008 by: shannonj
Palin's record on special needs kids is mixed Summary:Sarah Palin is frequently seen at campaign stops cradling her infant son Trig, who has Down syndrome. Her decision to give birth to Trig even after learning her fifth child would have the condition has burnished her anti-abortion views with conservat..	Link		10/21/2008 by: shannonj
Obama has plan for autism research Summary:His plan for the future – my son’s future – would include appointing a federal autism spectrum disorder coordinator to oversee research, monitor funding and train medical professionals to help screen for autism as early as possible. He also wants to ..	Link		09/28/2008 by: shannonj
Congressman Weldon to Give Keynote at 2008 National Autism Conference, Fort Lauderdale Summary:The National Autism Association (NAA), has chosen Fort Lauderdale as the hosting city for their 2008 National Autism Conference. The comprehensive four-day conference is scheduled for November 13 through 16 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, an enviro..	Link		09/24/2008 by: shannonj
ABA Launches First Online Directory of Disability Law Programs in Law Schools Summary: The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law today launched an online national directory that will allow potential law students to search for law schools that offer disability-related curriculum. The resource is t..	Link		09/15/2008 by: shannonj
McCain:Combating Autism in America Summary:The following is taken from the McCain website..	Content		09/06/2008 by: momo3auts
Sen. John McCain Links Rise in Autism Cases to Thimerosal Summary:So it seems that Senator John McCain has made his entrance into autism politics: At a town meeting in Texas today, McCain said that “‘there’s strong evidence’” that thimerosal, the mercury-based preservative, is responsible for the rising numbers of ..	Content		09/06/2008 by: momo3auts
Lawmaker makes case for autism research Summary:Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., marked World Autism Day Wednesday by calling on Congress to approve his legislation to help other countries combat it. Smith also lobbied for Congress to pass another of his autism bills, which would boost funding to $350..	Link		04/05/2008 by: shannonj
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Summary:Undeterred by the state's budget woes, Democratic lawmakers Wednesday unveiled eight bills to address the dramatic rise in diagnosis of children with autism. The legislation is the result of three years of public hearings throughout the state by t..	Link		04/04/2008 by: shannonj
Arizona Moves to Cover Behavioral Therapy for Autism; Media May Confuse the Issue Summary:The implication here is that, if only insurers will underwrite the costs of behavioral therapy for young children, additional services may not be needed for the vast majority of people on the autism spectrum. But the reality is that the vast majority..	Link		03/20/2008 by: shannonj
Autism aid is back on the table Summary:New Jerseyans with autism would gain a government advocate, insurance coverage for promising treatments and help with living arrangements under a second wave of legislation detailed Wednesday...	Link		02/22/2008 by: shannonj
Families sue to get autism therapists into school Summary:Families sue to get autism therapists into school A Mississauga woman fighting to have her eight-year-old autistic son attend school, accompanied by his therapist, is taking her case to the Ontario Court of Appeal on Monday morning. Lynn Shane, w..	Link		02/14/2008 by: shannonj
Interacting ¶doxical forces in neuroscience &society Summary:This looks at the trend of anti-immunization compared to neuroscience research in the context of happening in the media. they also look at other historical events where science and popular beliefs conflicted...	File		02/13/2008 by: Guichetta
CAPITOL BRIEFINGS: House panel takes on autism insurance bills Summary:Advocates of legislation to require insurance coverage for treatment of autism are hoping the new year brings new action. House Bill 5527, sponsored by Kathy Angerer, D-Dundee, and House Bill 5529, sponsored by Richard Ball, R-Bennington Township,..	Link		01/22/2008 by: shannonj
Autism Bill Remains Stalled Summary:While parents of children with autism and professionals who treat the disorder learn about alternative treatments today in Wausau, a bill that would require insurance companies to cover needed treatment remains stalled in a joint state Assembly-Senat..	Link		01/20/2008 by: shannonj
It's time that Florida mandated insurance coverage for autism treatments Summary:An aggressive effort is under way to get Florida to pass legislation requiring limited coverage for autism treatments. It's not a new idea. Seventeen states require some level of coverage for autism, though New York-based Autism Speaks only rates man..	Link		01/06/2008 by: shannonj
Blunt offers $12.4 million for autism Summary:Gov. Matt Blunt showed his support for families of children with autism Friday by unveiling a budget recommendation of $12.4 million in increased funding to support autism diagnosis and treatment. Blunt said $100,000 is earmarked for Burrell Autis..	Link		01/06/2008 by: shannonj
John Edwards Response to A-CHAMP Questionnaire Summary:A-CHAMP just received responses to our candidates questionnaire from John Edwards which are posted below. We have also received responses from Senator Biden and Senator Obama which you can read at the A-CHAMP website, www.a-champ.org. Please feel fre..	Content		01/03/2008 by: asdmom
McCain's support for autism caregivers is inspiring Summary:In light of my recent travels to Washington, D.C., (Nov. 20) to meet with U.S. Sen. John McCain in support of those living with autism, I desire to share with you what has been weighing heavily in my heart and upon my mind in regard to the current ci..	Link		12/12/2007 by: shannonj
ADVOCATE SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CREATE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Summary:National Fragile X Foundation Washington Team ADVOCATE SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CREATE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES A bill has been recently introduced in Congress that would affor..	Link		08/02/2007 by: shannonj
Autism joins the campaign trail Summary:Autism joins the campaign trail Parents vow to make politicians improve services for children By ANTONELLA ARTUSO, QUEEN'S PARK BUREAU CHIEF Premier Bob Rae's re-election bid was dogged by social-contract-hating protesters. Giant flip-..	Link		07/17/2007 by: shannonj
AUTISM IN ROOM 5 by David Kirby Summary: AUTISM IN ROOM 5 By David Kirby Huffington Post Some witnesses for the U.S. Justice Department will testify in Vaccine Court this week that there's no such thing as an autism epidemic. They will say that autism is genetic in origin, and that i..	Link		06/22/2007 by: shannonj
Autism Trial--listen online Summary:Welcome to the United States Court of Federal Claims/Office of Special Masters' registration page for listening to the autism trial, Cedillio v. Sec. of HHS. This registration is necessary to guarantee sufficient telephone lines for all interested; t..	Link		05/25/2007 by: shannonj
Autism One Radio Summary:Autism One is a nonprofit charity organization 501(3)(c) started by a small group of parents of children with autism. Parents are and must remain the driving force of our community, the stakes are too high and the issues too sacred to delegate to out..	Link		05/15/2007 by: shannonj
British MPs call for action on Autism Summary:British MPs call for action on Autism ..	Content		05/11/2007 by: shannonj

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