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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).

The Senate Appropriations Committee today is expected to consider an FY 2014ξξLabor, Health and Human Services spending bill that would increase funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $300 million over pre-sequester levels, boost the tobacco control program budget by six percent above pre-sequester spending and restore funding to pre-sequester levels for critical breast and cervical cancer screening services for low-income women offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

WASHINGTON, DC July 8, 2013 äóî Volunteer advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, physicians, and researchers from 13 other organizations in Washington, DC, this week to urge lawmakers to support funding for cr

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 20, 2013 -- People with cancer and their families applaud the proposal by Senate appropriators to restore cancer research funding in the fiscal year 2014 spending bill.

WASHINGTON, D.C. May 21, 2013 -- People with cancer and their families are deeply disappointed in the proposal by House appropriators to cut funding for medical research and health programs by staggering amounts in fiscal year 2014.

WASHINGTON April 10, 2013 Families affected by cancer applaud President Obama for proposing an FY 2014 budget that would significantly reduce the impact of tobacco, a leading cause of cancer and preventable death, and commit to restoring the federal investment in medical research, the key to

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 13, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on senators to make cancer a top priority by voting to restore important federal funding for medical research and proven cancer prevention programs in the proposed FY2013 spending bill.

WASHINGTON, DC March 4, 2013 Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on Congress to restore critical funding for cancer research and prevention programs now that sequestration has taken effect, leveling across-the-board cuts for domestic programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb.