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Letter from Peter Slocum to Gov. on Shinnecocks

16 de Diciembre de 2009
Nueva York

The following letter was sent by Peter Slocum, American Cancer Society vice president of advocacy, to Governor David Paterson expressing concern regarding potential development of a casino by the Shinnecock Indian Tribe on Long Island. Specific concerns include compliance with the NYS Clean Indoor Air law and collection of taxes

Key Organizations Urge Senate to Support Cloture Motions in Health Reform Debate

16 de Diciembre de 2009

ACS CAN volunteer Dan Brodrick traveled to Washington, D.C. from Gainesboro, Tenn., to urge the Senate to put patients before politics and vote for health care reform. Today, Dan joined other patients from across the country representing key patient and consumer organizations in the health care debate. Dan knows first-hand

Advocacy in Action: Critical Loophole Plugged

14 de Diciembre de 2009
Nacional

On Friday, ACS CAN let its voice be heard raising the issue of an alarming loophole included in the Senate version of the health care reform legislation. Specific language would limit annual caps on benefits for patients of chronic disease such as cancer who are struggling with the high cost

Senate Approves Critical Funding Increases for Cancer Prevention Services and Research

13 de Diciembre de 2009

WASHINGTON – December 13, 2009 – “The Senate today showed a renewed commitment to defeating cancer, passing an FY 2010 domestic appropriations bill that includes long overdue increases for cancer prevention services and helps to sustain critical research funding levels. The legislation would provide an 8.8 percent increase for cancer

Smokefree air legislation passes House and Senate!

11 de Diciembre de 2009
Michigan

We are very excited to share with you the news that the Michigan Legislature today just passed historic legislation that will make Michigan smokefree beginning May 1, 2010. Led by the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Lung

White House, Congress Pledge to Strengthen Prohibition on Coverage Limits in Health Care Reform

11 de Diciembre de 2009

WASHINGTON, DC -- December 11, 2009 -- “People with cancer are very encouraged that their concerns have been heard about a provision currently in the Senate health care reform bill that could subject patients to a sudden termination of coverage for critical care. After discussions with senior White House and

Dr. Clare Bradley speaks to NYC Council on Mammography

10 de Diciembre de 2009
Nueva York

Dr. Clare Bradley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society in New York and New Jersey is testifying this afternoon in front of the New York City Council. The Council has scheduled hearings on the controversy surrounding mammography and the life-saving value of early detection. Below is a statement

House Approves Critical Funding Increases for Cancer Prevention Services and Research

10 de Diciembre de 2009

WASHINGTON – December 10, 2009 – “The House of Representatives today showed a renewed commitment to defeat cancer, passing an FY 2010 domestic appropriations bill that includes long overdue increases for cancer prevention services and helps to sustain critical research funding levels. The legislation would provide an 8.8 percent increase

Holding the Purse $trings on Tobacco Settlement Funds

9 de Diciembre de 2009
Nacional

A new report released today looks at how states are spending their tobacco settlement and tax revenue. Results show that only a fraction of dedicated funding is actually be used to support tobacco prevention and control programs, despite a growing trend to increase state tobacco tax. The report, titled A