A House bill that would require insurance companies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder has been amended in the Senate in such a way as to give insurance companies a way out. A co-sponsor, Rep. Frank Andrews Shimkus, D-Lackawanna, is featured. Story runs 54 seconds. - 6/29/2008
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Soundbite ONLY. Rep. Frank Andrews Shimkus, D-Lackawanna, shares his disappointment and resolve to correct recent developments on legislation he co-sponsored that would require insurance companies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The Senate amended that bill in a way that gives insurance companies a way out. Bite runs 10 seconds. - 6/29/2008
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BITE ONLY. Rep. Chris King of Bucks County discusses his bill that would provide volunteer emergency responders with a state tax credit. Runs 12 seconds. - 6/25/2008
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BITE ONLY. Rep. Dan Surra of Elk and Clearfield counties urges the Senate to pass his legislation banning mandatory overtime for direct patient care workers. Runs 11 seconds. - 6/25/2008
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FULL STORY. Pennsylvanians rely on their volunteer first responders in times of crisis. But volunteer companies are facing a crisis of their own as their ranks shrink more each year. Democratic State Rep. Chris King is offering an incentive for more men and women to answer the call and join their local volunteer fire and EMS companies. Runs 52 seconds. - 6/25/2008
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