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Barack Obama Sworn in as 44th President
January 20, 2009
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"Kate's Law," the Autism Insurance Reform Bill, Introduced in Kansas
January 19, 2009
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Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Washington State
January 19, 2009

An autism insurance reform bill has been introduced in the Washington State legislature.

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Autism Insurance Reform Bill Introduced in Mississippi
January 19, 2009

An autism insurance reform bill has been introduced in the Mississippi State legislature.

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Virginia Families Rally at Capitol to Call for an End to Healthcare Discrimination Against Children With Autism
January 15, 2009

Autism Speaks joined parents of children with autism and other advocates at a rally in support of House Bill 1588, which was introduced

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Virginia
Summary from IACC Meeting to Finalize Strategic Plan for Autism Research - Autism Speaks Withdraws Support for the Strategic Plan for Autism Research
January 15, 2009

The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) met on Wednesday, January 14, at the NIH Neuroscience Center Building in Rockville

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FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95):
December 15, 2008
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FAQs on the Illinois Autism Insurance Reform Law (Public Act 95)
December 15, 2008

What does Public Act 95 do?

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