04-02-2007, 01:20 AM
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Shame on ya, Hillary Clinton. You must have gone crazy out there.
Basically, Autism Speaks managed to get a new bill sent to Senate. They're also trying to get April officially designated Autism Awareness Month. And Hillary Clinton's cheering like a mad-woman.
Shame on ya, Hillary Clinton. You must have gone crazy out there.
Basically, Autism Speaks managed to get a new bill sent to Senate. They're also trying to get April officially designated Autism Awareness Month. And Hillary Clinton's cheering like a mad-woman.
Speaks Wrote:
The Washington Report
An Inside Look at Autism Speaks Advocacy in the Nation's Capital
March 20, 2007
Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 Announced
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) announced the introduction of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (EPIAA), landmark legislation that would dramatically expand federal funding for life-long services for people with autism. The announcement took place on Autism Speaks' annual Hill Day, when volunteers from across the country who are in Washington, D.C., for Autism
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton with Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright
Speaks' national leadership conference, meet with their Represenatives and Senators and request their support on important legislation. Click here for Autism Speaks' press release about the EPIAA. Click here for a photo gallery. Click here to ask your Senators to cosponsor the bill.
March 2, 2007
U.S. Senate Designates April “National Autism Awareness Month”
The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution on Feb. 13 designating April 2007 as “National Autism Awareness Month.” The resolution reflects the Senate's recognition of the autism epidemic, noting the CDC's new prevalence statistic of 1 in 150, and a commitment to raising awareness within the general public.
April has traditionally been Autism Awareness Month, recognized and promoted nationally by the autism community. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) introduced the resolution with co-sponsors Sens. Russell Feingold (D-Wis.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). This is the third such resolution Sen. Hagel has introduced in his push for improved research, treatment and support for autism—particularly in light of the recent prevalence studies published by the CDC.
“This resolution recognizes the importance of autism awareness,” Hagel said. “The prevalence of autism among children remains high, while the causes of autism are poorly understood and there is no cure. It is critical to support research and improve treatments of autism that will foster the health and well-being of autistic individuals.”
The resolution echoes Autism Speaks' commitment to research, awareness and support, “designating April 2007 as ‘National Autism Awareness Month' and supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.”
The full text of the resolution is available here (PDF).
Campaign for Combating Autism Act and D.O.D. Appropriations Continues
Congressmen Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) this week asked their fellow members of the House of Representatives to sign on to two letters seeking federal funding for autism activities. The first letter (PDF) seeks $168 million in fiscal 2008 for autism research, surveillance and services in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill. This funding is consistent with the recommendations of the Combating Autism Act. The second letter (PDF) requests $15 million for autism research in the Department of Defense Appropriations bill. (Defense??! What the heck?)
The Combating Autism Act “authorizes appropriations,” but the actual funding to implement the law will be established by appropriations legislation developed by the House and Senate Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations.
If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to request that your representative sign on to the Smith-Doyle-McCarthy letters via this page.
An Inside Look at Autism Speaks Advocacy in the Nation's Capital
March 20, 2007
Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 Announced
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) announced the introduction of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (EPIAA), landmark legislation that would dramatically expand federal funding for life-long services for people with autism. The announcement took place on Autism Speaks' annual Hill Day, when volunteers from across the country who are in Washington, D.C., for Autism
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton with Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright
Speaks' national leadership conference, meet with their Represenatives and Senators and request their support on important legislation. Click here for Autism Speaks' press release about the EPIAA. Click here for a photo gallery. Click here to ask your Senators to cosponsor the bill.
March 2, 2007
U.S. Senate Designates April “National Autism Awareness Month”
The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution on Feb. 13 designating April 2007 as “National Autism Awareness Month.” The resolution reflects the Senate's recognition of the autism epidemic, noting the CDC's new prevalence statistic of 1 in 150, and a commitment to raising awareness within the general public.
April has traditionally been Autism Awareness Month, recognized and promoted nationally by the autism community. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) introduced the resolution with co-sponsors Sens. Russell Feingold (D-Wis.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). This is the third such resolution Sen. Hagel has introduced in his push for improved research, treatment and support for autism—particularly in light of the recent prevalence studies published by the CDC.
“This resolution recognizes the importance of autism awareness,” Hagel said. “The prevalence of autism among children remains high, while the causes of autism are poorly understood and there is no cure. It is critical to support research and improve treatments of autism that will foster the health and well-being of autistic individuals.”
The resolution echoes Autism Speaks' commitment to research, awareness and support, “designating April 2007 as ‘National Autism Awareness Month' and supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.”
The full text of the resolution is available here (PDF).
Campaign for Combating Autism Act and D.O.D. Appropriations Continues
Congressmen Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Mike Doyle (D-Penn.) and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) this week asked their fellow members of the House of Representatives to sign on to two letters seeking federal funding for autism activities. The first letter (PDF) seeks $168 million in fiscal 2008 for autism research, surveillance and services in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill. This funding is consistent with the recommendations of the Combating Autism Act. The second letter (PDF) requests $15 million for autism research in the Department of Defense Appropriations bill. (Defense??! What the heck?)
The Combating Autism Act “authorizes appropriations,” but the actual funding to implement the law will be established by appropriations legislation developed by the House and Senate Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations.
If you haven't done so already, we encourage you to request that your representative sign on to the Smith-Doyle-McCarthy letters via this page.
Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeh. Maybe Tecumseh's curse twisted around a bit so now Hillary Clinton will end up being the one killed in office. That is, if she gets elected.....*somewhat twisted* Or maybe Wayne Allard....
Well, Bob Wrahght might've been kicked off of NBC, but he's still using the moneys to bribe peoples.....maybe also his old position.....
And "promise for individuals".....all right, now that just reminds me of some of the World-Government bits in One Piece where people like the marines go on rants about brutally slaughtering pirates and hiding history being necessary for the grand peace. Only switch "world government" with "U.S. Government," "marines" with "senators", and the rest for "speaking for autistics to try and make us parents and lawmakers happy and gain the moneys". Definitely not the best analogy, but it still reminds me of that whole absolute-justice thing.
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