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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio bill that seeks to raise awareness about communication disorders and recognize the wife of former U.S. Sen. John Glenn is poised for a full House vote. The measure would designate Feb. 17 as "Annie Glenn Communication Disorders Awareness Day." The House health committee approved the bill Wednesday morning, on Annie Glenn's 96th birthday. The full House planned to vote on the bill in the afternoon. Annie Glenn became a public speaker after going through a program to address her stuttering. While she is known as the wife of a former astronaut, she also is an advocate for others who have communication disorders. The couple is from Ohio. The bill's supporters say the awareness day designation could help educate others about the challenges facing people dealing with communication disorders.

Awareness day named for Annie Glenn poised for House vote