Tobacco Control Press Releases
Impressive Results from CDC 's Tips from Former Smokers Campaign Show Power of National Anti-Tobacco Education Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. September 9, 2013 We commend the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the incredible success of the first phase of their Tips from Former Smokers campaign.
USTR Abandons Plan to Protect Tobacco Control Measures under Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC It is disappointing that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has retreated from a proposal to the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement that would have made it more difficult for tobacco companies to challenge domestic tobacco control me
Report Shows Majority of States Falling Short on Policies to Fight and Prevent Cancer in 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 15, 2013 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Scientific Evidence of Harm Should Prompt FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, DC -- July 23, 2013 -- "The Food and Drug Administration report issued today affirms previous scientific evidence that menthol flavoring in cigarettes makes it harder to quit and encourages kids to take up the habit -- findings that necessitate a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Massachusetts Tobacco Tax Increase Will Save Lives, Protect Kids
Washington, D.C. June 26, 2013 The Massachusetts state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health today by passing a $1 increase to the state 's cigarette tax which would bring the new total to $3.51 a pack.
ACS CAN Mourns the Loss of a Champion in the Fight Against Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 3, 2013 Cancer patients and survivors nationwide are mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg today. In his nearly 30 years in the U.S. Senate, he was an unyielding advocate for policies to protect our children from the deadly addiction of tobacco.
Minnesota Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health
Washington, D.C. May 21, 2013 Minnesota public health advocates celebrated a victory today, as the legislature sent a $1.60 cigarette tax increase to Governor Mark Dayton 's desk that will reduce smoking rates, save lives and prevent thousands of kids from becoming addicted smokers.
Federal Cigarette Tax Increase Would Save $63 Billion in Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 26, 2013 The president 's proposal to raise the federal cigarette tax by 94 cents would save the country more than $63 billion in long-term health care costs, according to new estimates by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networkæ (ACS CAN).
In Victory for Public Health, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Tobacco Regulation Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 22, 2013 In a significant victory for public health, the U.S.