Mike Jackson, left, and John Barclay are pushing a bill that would make genetic testing available to any child who is not meeting developmental markers. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)
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Daughters’ rare disease brought 2 dads together; now they’re pushing for genetic testing for more children

A genetic test led to treatment for Evelyn Jackson, now 5. But testing came too late for River Barclay, who died at age 9. Now their dads are pushing a bill to make testing available to any Washington child who isn't meeting developmental markers. Updated

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