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On November 13, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host our annual policy forum at the headquarters of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, PA.

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Increase Funding for the State's Tobacco Control Programs

It's time to restore the cuts to the state's tobacco control program. Ask the DE Joint Finance Committee to invest in our kids future by increasing funding for the state tobacco prevention and cessation programs by at least $ 1 million.

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Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. and you have one of the most powerful tools to help us change this. Your story.

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ACS CAN Lauds Governor Carney for Enacting Tobacco 21

May 6, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE , April 17, 2019 – Governor Carney today enacted a law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. The bill signing took place during Delaware Day at the Capitol, during which cancer survivors and caregivers met with state lawmakers to tell their

ACS CAN Praises Senate for Passing Tobacco 21

March 19, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE - March 19, 2019- The Delaware State Senate today passed legislation (SB25) that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations Director Jeanne Chiquoine released the following statement: “Tobacco 21 is a sound

ACS CAN Supports Measure to Protect Delaware’s Young People from the Dangers of Tobacco

March 6, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE – March 5, 2019 – Governor Carney today announced his support for legislation (Senate Bill No. 25) that would raise the age of for sale of tobacco products to 21 from the current age of 18. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Delaware Government Relations

ACS CAN Praises Governor Carney for His Support of Tobacco 21 in Delaware

January 22, 2019

Delaware

DOVER, DE –Jan. 17, 2019 – Earlier today, during his State of State Address, Governor John Carney announced his support for enacting a law that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21. Currently tobacco products can be sold to people as young as 18.

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November 13, 2019

2019 Tri-State Policy Forum

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its annual Tri-state (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) policy forum in Philadelphia on November 13, 2019. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues...

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