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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Opening Statement: Connie Morella | April 6, 2000
See testimony here >> Read all testimony here >> Mrs. Morella. Mrs. Morella. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your effort to hold this important hearing on autism, and I look forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses. I come to this hearing today with an open mind, ready to listen carefully to the […]
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Autism & Childhood Vaccines Hearing Opening Statement: Henry Waxman | April 6, 2000
View testimony here >> Read all testimony here >> Mr. Waxman. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I am glad we are having this hearing today on autism. We still have many questions about autism–what causes it; what are the safest and most effective treatments; is there a way to prevent it; how many people […]
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Cure Autism Now: A Message from The Founders | Winter 2001 #AutisticHistory
CURE AUTISM NOW ADVANCES NEWSLETTERS Thanks to You! Cure Autism Now Advances Autism Research It has been five years since we started Cure Autism Now. Things were very dark then, and they really are a bit brighter now. More talented scientists are dedicating their lives to solving autism. There is more money available to pay […]
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Slade Gorton | Q: What do “ER” star Anthony Edwards and Football Great Doug Flutie have in common? | 1999 #AutisticHistory
Q: What do “ER” star Anthony Edwards and Football Great Doug Flutie have in common? A: They will meet with me this week to discuss their personal experiences with Autism. This year and in years past, I have introduced legislation to combat this disease, which is the third most common developmental disorder to afflict children. Though […]
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President Clinton Signs Children’s Health Act of 2000 | October 17, 2000 #AutisticHistory
President Clinton Signs Children’s Health Act of 2000 Special focus on autism research. The legislation authorizes Centers of Excellence at both NIH and the Centers for Disease Control to promote research on the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of autism. Training of Physicians Who Care for Children. The legislation also extends the authorization of […]
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Autism Speaks Awards First Philip and Faith Geier Autism Research Grant in Environmental Sciences | Jan. 25, 2012 #AutisticHistory #StopBigAutism
Autism Speaks Awards First Philip and Faith Geier Autism Research Grant in Environmental Sciences Epidemiologist M. Daniele Fallin, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to Receive $450,000 Over Three Years for Her Outstanding Project on Gene-Environment Interactions NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 25, 2012) – Autism Speaks is pleased to announce its first Philip […]
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Autism Speaks Urges Congress to Pass Vital Combating Autism Reauthorization Act | May 26, 2011 #AutisticHistory #BanABA
Autism Speaks Urges Congress to Pass Vital Combating Autism Reauthorization Act Bi-partisan Senate, House Bills Would Ensure Continued Federal Commitment to Address Nation’s Growing Autism Health Crisis NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 26, 2011) – Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today urged Congress to act swiftly on newly introduced legislation that would […]
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