On the recordAugust 4, 2009
That effort, which began with preliminary discussions with then-Senator Barack Obama, has produced the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009.
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Durbin highlights collaboration with Obama leading to the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act.
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