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On Autism’s Cause, It’s Parents vs. Research | June 25, 2005 #AutisticHistory
On Autism’s Cause, It’s Parents vs. Research Kristen Ehresmann, a Minnesota Department of Health official, had just told a State Senate hearing that vaccines with microscopic amounts of mercury were safe. Libby Rupp, a mother of a 3-year-old girl with autism, was incredulous. “How did my daughter get so much mercury in her?” Ms. Rupp…
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Autism Speaks | Ava’s Law’ Introduced in Georgia Senate | Feb. 22, 2013 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Ava’s Law’ Introduced in Georgia Senate ATLANTA (February 22, 2013) — Autism Speaks today endorsed SB.191, the Senate version of ‘Ava’s Law,” which would require state-regulated health plans to cover autism-related therapies. The bill was introduced by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell). ”We commend Senator Albers for his leadership on this issue of critical concern tothousands of Georgia families,”…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia 41st State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform | April 29, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia 41st State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform April 29, 2015 ATLANTA- Governor Nathan Deal signed autism insurance reform legislation, SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law today in a signing ceremony at the Capitol making Georgia the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services. Grassroots advocates…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia 41st State to Pass Autism Insurance Reform | April 2, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia 41st State to Pass Autism Insurance Reform April 02, 2015 ATLANTA— Georgia becomes the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services after the both chambers voted unanimously in support of SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law. The bill now heads to Governor Nathan Deal…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia Autism Insurance Reform Deal Reached | March 26, 2015 #AutisticHistory #BanABA #EndAutismSpeaks
Georgia Autism Insurance Reform Deal Reached UPDATED: Georgia Insurance Reform, also known as Ava’s Law, has passed the Senate unanimously (54-0) March 26, 2015 ATLANTA— Chairman Charlie Bethel and Richard Smith announced at a joint press conference at the Georgia State Capitol that a deal has been reached to pass autism insurance reform SB 1,…
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Autism Speaks | Georgia Senate Approves Compromise Insurance Bill | Feb. 25, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Georgia Senate Approves Compromise Insurance Bill February 25, 2014 ATLANTA (February 25, 2014) — The Georgia Senate voted unanimously for a compromise autism insurance bill after hearing several lawmakers, some in tears and one quoting from the Gettysburg Address, argue for passage of the bill. It goes now to the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Senator Tim Golden of Valdosta,…
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Autism Speaks | Breakthrough In Georgia As New Bill Heads To Senate Floor | Feb. 20, 2014 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Breakthrough In Georgia As New Bill Heads To Senate Floor February 20, 2014 ATLANTA (February 20, 2014) — The Georgia Senate Insurance Committee yesterday unanimously approved a new autism insurance reform bill that had been introduced just hours earlier. During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle [below], making his first-ever appearance at a committee meeting, offered support…
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