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Report Shows Sequester's Devastating Impact On Cancer Research, Prevention

14 de Septiembre de 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 14, 2012 -- Following is a statement from Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the White House report issued today on the impact of mandated budget cuts that are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1: "This report

Number of Uninsured Unchanged as NJ Stalls on Exchange

12 de Septiembre de 2012
New Jersey

Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: the number of uninsured in New Jersey. “As New Jersey’s health insurance exchange languishes in limbo, the numbers released today show that the state’s uninsured need the help an exchange will provide.

More Than 2 Million Remain Uninsured; NY Moves Ahead with Exchange

12 de Septiembre de 2012
Nueva York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: the uninsured in New York State. “The numbers released today by the U.S. Census Bureau show that New York’s ‘full steam ahead’ approach on New York’s health insurance exchange is the right

Hundreds of Patients, Survivors to Urge Lawmakers to Make Fight Against Cancer a Top National Priority

12 de Septiembre de 2012

Tomorrow, more than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district will unite to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a top priority by funding cancer research and prevention programs.

Gov. Signs Bills to Protect Kids from E-Cigs, Secondhand Smoke

5 de Septiembre de 2012
Nueva York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: new laws that protect kids from e-cigarettes and ban smoking near schools. “Gov. Cuomo acted twice today in the best interests of New York’s children by signing bills that protect kids’ health.

August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

28 de Agosto de 2012
Connecticut

Stay up to date in between Monthly Updates with Cancer CANdor , a blog from ACS CAN's President. ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 500 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will gather in Washington,

August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

28 de Agosto de 2012
Maine

Stay up to date in between Monthly Updates with Cancer CANdor , a blog from ACS CAN's President. ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 500 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will gather in Washington,

August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

28 de Agosto de 2012
Massachusetts

Stay up to date in between Monthly Updates with Cancer CANdor , a blog from ACS CAN's President. ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 500 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will gather in Washington,

August 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

28 de Agosto de 2012
Vermont

Stay up to date in between Monthly Updates with Cancer CANdor , a blog from ACS CAN's President. ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 500 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will gather in Washington,