Senate Committee Vote Continues Momentum for Funding for Cancer Research
Further Investment is Critical to Sustain Past Progress and Spur Future Innovation
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New Report Finds Nearly Half of States Falling Short on Policies to Prevent and Fight Cancer in 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 28, 2010 – Nearly half of all states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
Landmark Women 's Health Law Celebrates 20 Years of Saving Lives
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Could Save Many More With Adequate Funding
House Subcommittee Vote Shows Strong Support for Cancer Research and Programs Even in Tight Economy
Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services showed their support for increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs despite a tough economic environment with a vote tonight to pass the FY 2011 spending bill.
New High-Risk Pools Offer Coverage for Many Denied Previously Because of Pre-existing Conditions
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2010 – The administration today launched a new high-risk pool program that will offer coverage in every state for uninsured people with pre-existing conditions.
Major Victories in Tobacco Control Take Effect This Week
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2010 – Across the country this week, several major smoke-free laws and cigarette tax increases take effect that will save lives, protect families and improve the health of communities across the country.
Report Outlines Critical Priorities for Creation of National Prevention Strategy
The National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council created by the Affordable Care Act issued its first status report today outlining the priorities for a National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy that will help to repair the broken "sick care" system. Following is a statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That Big Tobacco Purposely Lied to and Deceived the American Public
WASHINGTON, DC – June 28, 2010 – The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear appeals in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Cancer Patients Struggling to Afford Care and Pay Bills in Troubled Economy, According to New Poll
Strong Implementation of and Education about Affordable Care Act Critical for Cancer Community; Increased Access Coupled with Research Key to Progress in Beating Disease
New York State Tobacco Tax Becomes First in Nation to Top $4
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2010 – “Governor Paterson and the New York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack.