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On February 25, the Kansas legislature passed a comprehensive smoke-free bill. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk where Governor Parkinson, a huge proponent of the bill, is expected to sign.ξ The new 100% smoke-free workplace, restaurant and bar law will go into effect on July 1, 2010.

The American Cancer Society participated in a news conference hosted by the NYS Senate Majority regarding the Family Health Care Decisions Act, scheduled to pass the Senate this afternoon (bill passed the Assembly a few weeks ago). The bill assures

On Monday, President Obama laid out his plans for health care reform in an effort to unite lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in anticipation of the White House health care summit to be held on Thursday. ACS CAN and nine other patient, consumer and medical advocacy groups sent

Iowa Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for cancer clinical trials. This means more Iowa cancer patients will be able to access potentially lifesaving clinical trails. Twenty-seven states and District of Columbia now have this important law on the books.

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Paul McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010 American Cancer Society Asks State's Highest Court to Consider Public Health in Cayuga, Seneca Case Albany, NY

Over the past week Congress and the White House have devoted considerable attention to the federal budget, the economy, and jobs; we expect those to remain the primary focus during the coming weeks.

Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs. There's never been a more important time to let your voice be heard. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in New Jersey and New York is now looking for volunteers to join the fight.