Governor Blagojevich applauds autism insurance bill passage

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR______________ NEWS

ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH - GOVERNOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACTS:

November 20, 2008

Lucio Guerrero 312/814.3158

en 217/782.7355

Statement from Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

On General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 934, ensuring health care

coverage for families with autistic children

SPRINGFIELD - " I would like to commend the Illinois General Assembly for

making the right choice and voting in favor of families with autistic

children. By approving Senate Bill 934, the members of the legislature have

shown they overwhelmingly support my position that these families have a

right to the treatment their children need and deserve. This is a cause for

which I have fought diligently and I could not be more pleased that both

chambers of the General Assembly have now affirmed that making treatment

available to parents of autistic children is a priority we all share. "

M. Kennedy

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