The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported today that on April 17, 2007 U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle introduced a bill that would provide $350 million to improve services for people with autism, creating a national "clearinghouse" for research and information on treatments.

The newspaper quoted Mr. Doyle as saying that "a long-term goal is finding a cure for autism spectrum disorder, a group of developmental disabilities — including Asperger’s syndrome and Rett syndrome."  He went on to say "but in the interim, the government needs to help families gain access to treatments that help manage the illness. They know that with love and support, individuals with autism can flourish. he government has consistently failed to provide them with the services they need."

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