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Kirsten Gillibrand: “The reason why Autism Speaks spoke so forcefully against the proposed rate changes is because they are the experts on…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
The reason why Autism Speaks spoke so forcefully against the proposed rate changes is because they are the experts on treating children with autism.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand highlights Autism Speaks' expertise in opposing rate changes affecting autism treatment.

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