July 2004
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For information regarding ASHA's advocacy activities not covered in this update, please contact: James Potter, Director of Government Relations & Public Policy at jpotter@asha.org; Arlene Pietranton, Executive Director at apietranton@asha.org; or Catherine Gottfred, ASHA Vice President for Governmental & Social Policies at LarryHigdonTX@aol.com.
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HEALTHCARE
- House Passes FEHBP Study for Hearing Benefits
- Purple Heart Recipients Eligible to Receive Hearing Aids under New VA Regulation
- House Passes Stroke Awareness & Treatment Bill
- New HCPCS for Speech Generating Devices
STATES
- Delaware Adds Salary Supplement for School CCC Holders
- Illinois Passes Bill to Increase School SLP Supply
- Audiology Doctoral Externship License & SLPAs Authorized in Minnesota
- New Jersey Proposes Regulations for SLP Use of FEES
- ASHA Offers New Advocacy Service to State Associations
SCHOOLS
- Higher Education Act Not Likely To Be Renewed This Year
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