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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... the National Distinguished Advocacy Award today, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer, including his efforts to enact a federal solution to the Medicaid coverage gap. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the annual award to select lawmakers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the area of cancer-related ...
SB 375 Misses the Mark on Protecting Youth from Big Tobacco
... e-cigarettes too low to reduce youth use, has moved quickly and passed through the Georgia General Assembly. The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Government Relations Director Heather Youmans in response. “We’re extremely disappointed by the passage of SB 375 and its failure ... and school challenging creating additional problems for these young people beyond tobacco addiction. We should be following through on life and cost-saving legislation that will truly benefit Georgia families, not punish our kids especially in communities heavily targeted by Big Tobacco. ...