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Monday, January 2, 2012

Santorum and Autism

Rick Santorum's presidential campaign is doing better in recent days.  Accordingly, it is worth noting his role in the Combating Autism Act.


Jon Shestack, cofounder of Cure Autism Now -- which merged into Autism Speaks -- cut a spot during Santorum's unsuccessful 2006 Senate reelection campaign. Shestack identified himself as a liberal Democrat but said: "Rick Santorum is the greatest advocate in Congress our kids have ever had -- ever."



 After his loss, Santorum spoke to Don Imus about the passage of CAA: