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Friday, March 28, 2013 An abbreviated fourth week of Session has proven to be a busy one for important cancer issues. Senate appropriators kick-started their proposed FY 2013-14 spending plans on Wednesday, with the various appropriations committee chairpersons proffering initial budget proposals. The House followed suit later that same day.

State Update A recent study by The Commonwealth Fund found that only 11 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation or regulations needed to implement insurance market reforms in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The study explains in detail why states need to pass conforming

It was the last week of debate before a two week furlough for both the House and the Senate. Learn what bills passed both chambers and what new bills were introduced. Legislative Update

Week 3 Update Friday, March 22, 2013 The third week of the 2013 Regular Session has come to

Federal Update The mandatory federal budget cuts known as sequestration began in earnest last Friday night when the President issued a sequestration order as required under the Budget Control Act, resulting in a 5.1 percent cut to defense and non-defense discretionary spending, which includes funding for key cancer research,

State Update Minnesota Creates Exchange Capping a legislative journey that included 19 committee hearings and four floor debates, the Minnesota legislature on Monday passed legislation creating a state health insurance exchange, or marketplace. Governor Mark Dayton signed the bill at a ceremony Wednesday morning. The law authorizes the

Federal Update The mandatory federal budget cuts known as sequestration began in earnest last Friday night when the President issued a sequestration order as required under the Budget Control Act, resulting in a 5.1 percent cut to defense and non-defense discretionary spending, which includes funding for key cancer research,