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President Elect Barack Obama on Autism: "A new dawn of American leadership is at

Date Posted: November 05, 2008

President Elect Barack Obama's win last night may prove to be a win for the autism community as well.

Barack Obama, Biden, insurance, Insurance Reform

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

Date Posted: October 29, 2008

In their last debate, Barack Obama and John McCain both graciously expressed concern about children with autism.

Barack Obama, Brooking Institute, John McCain, Michael O'Hanlon, Stuart Spielman, Times, Washington

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports on the Virginia Autism Insurance Bill

Date Posted: October 22, 2008

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The Associated Press Covers Autism Insurance Initiative

Date Posted: 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 insura

Arzu Forough, Associated Press, autism insurance reform, Carla Johnson, Chicago, Elizabeth Emken

Presidential Candidates Discuss Autism in Debate

Date Posted: October 16, 2008

During the 3rd Presidential Debate, held on October 15 at Hofstra University, both candidates spoke about autism.

Barack Obama, Bob Schieffer, Hofstra University, John McCain, Presidential Debate, Sarah Palin

Autism Speaks Announces Results of Independent Actuarial Analysis Of Amended House Bill 8

Date Posted: October 08, 2008

Autism Speaks announced today that the impact of Amended House Bill 8 on health insurance premiums in Ohio is projected to be a mere on

autism insurance reform, Ohio

Autism Insurance Bill Introduced in Virginia

Date Posted: October 02, 2008

Legislation has been prefiled for introduction in Virginia to require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.

autism insurance, Virginia

Parents, Advocates, and Legislators Hit the Ground Running for Virginia Autism Insurance Reform Bill

Date Posted: September 30, 2008

Yesterday, Autism Speaks joined with parents in Richmond, Virginia for a hearing before the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Hea

ABA, David E. Poisson, IAN, insurance, Insurance Reform, Interactive Autism Network, JLARC, Joint Legislative Autid and Review Commission, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Paul Law, Rebecca Rosenberg, Richmond, Special Advisory Commission, Stuart Spielman, Virginia