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Autism and Childhood Vaccines Opening Statement: Dan Burton | April 6, 2000
See Testimony here >> Read full testimony of hearing here >> THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2000 House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, Washington, DC. The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:37 a.m., in room 2154, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Dan Burton (chairman of the committee) presiding. Present: Representatives Burton, Morella, Ros-Lehtinen, McHugh, Horn,…
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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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Autism: Present Challenges, Future Needs — Why The Increased Rates? Dan Burton Opening Statement | April 6, 2000
Full transcript of hearing >> Mr. Burton. If I could have your attention, please. I know a lot of people have cameras, and I hate to throw a wet blanket on those of you who want to take some pictures, but unless you are a member of the media, I wish you would not take…
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Hearing Gives Burton a Last Shot at Autism Issue | Nov. 27, 2012
By Melissa Attias Roll Call Hearing Gives Burton a Last Shot at Autism Issue Indiana Republican plans to focus on environmental factors that could have effects on children’s neurological systems For more than a decade, Indiana Republican Dan Burton has been a leading House voice on autism and a proponent of the theory that mercury in…
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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 and Childhood Vaccines Hearing Testimony: Shelley Reynolds | April 6, 2000
AUTISM: PRESENT CHALLENGES, FUTURE NEEDS–WHY THE INCREASED RATES? Video can be seen here >> Ms. Reynolds. Mr. Chairman and Members, my name is Shelley Reynolds. I live in Baton Rouge, LA with Aidan, my husband of 8 years, and my children, Liam, who is 4, and Mairin, who is 2. I would like to thank…
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Pete Wright to Speak at National Autism Rally | April 8, 2000 #AutisticHistory
Pete Wright to Speak at National Autism Rally WHAT? Rally for National Autism Awareness WHEN? Saturday, April 8, 2000, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain or shine) WHERE? Washington D.C., on the Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets (details follow). WHY? To increase knowledge and awareness of autism; improve educational and treatment methods; secure additional…
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