UPDATE: Combating Autism Act of 2006

Just before Christmas, President Bush signed the Combating Autism Act of 2006. On December 21st, a largely supported act that will give more money to research and education on autism was enacted. The bill authorizes nearly $1 billion for research and education on autism over the next five years, a more than 50% increase.

The bill was sponsored by Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Christopher Dodd (D-CT).

Learn more about autism and its triggers here.

UPDATE: Learn about why this bill is revolutionary with Dan Olmstead's recent article.

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