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... Action Network (ACS CAN) has provided testimony to the Committee, citing the benefits that the proposal would bring to D.C., its residents and health care systems.   Significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults ... CAN, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK) and Tobacconomics, raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack would deliver significant public health benefits, including: A 10.6% decrease in youth smoking 1,600 adults who smoke would quit 400 lives saved $540,000 in Medicaid program ...

... lawmakers to restore funding to the state’s tobacco cessation and prevention programs, protect local smoke-free laws and to expand access to care. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but Tennessee could do better. Lawmakers can be part of the solution by passing ... in evidence-based tobacco control programs. Volunteers asked Gov. Lee to reinstate the $4 million annual funding for the Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program in his budget.   Support policies that allow local authorities to pass smoke-free ordinances that ... secondhand smoke. Local communities should be able to determine and take action on evidence-based tobacco control policies that will protect the health of their residents and Tennessee lawmakers should not erect barriers for local government officials.   Give chronically ill patients easier ...

... According to the report, the federal government’s response to the contamination was slow and insufficient and consistently undervalued the health impact on the community.  “We are concerned for the health and well-being of our community and making sure community members’ voices are heard,” said Lauren Puplampu, engagement manager, Health ... stage of diagnosis in the four most common cancer sites. ACS CAN advocates for all people to have access to comprehensive, affordable health care that includes screening, treatment and follow-up.     ###      About ACS CAN   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

... 2007 -- "Lawmakers today put the lives of 900,000 people above the interests of the tobacco industry by voting to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a substantial increase in federal tobacco taxes. "We expect the Senate to pass this legislation shortly, and we hope that President Bush will follow suit by standing with the nation’s children and signing this important health care measure. If he chooses to veto the bill, we call upon members of Congress to reassert their support for children’s health by quickly ...