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ADVOCACY INTEGRATION On September 1, ACS CAN became a fully integrated and aligned organization. Federal, state, and local advocacy programs in every Division are now part of ACS CAN. As the American Cancer Society implements transformational change, it's clear that the ability to influence public policy is

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs Despite the tough economic times, representatives and senators on the Appropriations committees showed solid support for cancer research and prevention programs before adjourning for

Cancer Research and Prevention Programs When Congress returns to Washington on September 13,

CANCER RESEARCH & PREVENTION PROGRAMS The federal government continues to operate under a stopgap spending measure for the 2011 fiscal year (FY 2011), with the

2012 promises to be active and challenging. Congress is scheduled to reconvene on January 23, while 40 state legislatures start sessions this month. Battles over federal spending and deficit reduction are expected to dominate the Congressional agenda while states continue to struggle

Our deepest condolences go out to those who lost loved ones in the tragic shootings in Arizona on Satuday and we pray for the full and speedy recovery of those who were injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. In addition, we

Subscribe to the Cancer CANdor blog for updates on ACS CAN activities and cancer policy issues. CANCER RESEARCH, PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION Sequestration Across-the-board budget cuts to domestic and defense discretionary spending agreed upon in the 2011 Budget Control

Hello Hello! I hope this finds you all well, and enjoying the summer, despite the gloomy weather! Today's update is indeed long-why? There's A LOT going on!!! You'll find below some reasons to celebrate and some things we are still

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS With negotiations over the debt limit and deficit