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Deal wants state insurance to cover autism treatment
Local residents feel move is step in right direction
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ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal has proposed the state employee health plan cover treatment of autism, a move applauded by advocates who say early intervention can improve behavior and quality of life. In his budget proposal announced this week, Deal said he would set aside $2.4 million for the coverage.