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Sept. 27 @ 7:43 p.m. Wow! What an amazing end to the afternoonŠ—”the Champions of Change event at the Old Executive Office Building at the White House. I was invited, along with breast cancer survivors and advocates from ACS CAN and 2 other organizations, to participate in a discussion

ACS CAN hosted an event on September 19 at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland for cancer advocates, patients and researchers to commemorate the progress being made in cancer research. The event, held at the NIH Clinical Center, was organized by local volunteers and showcased the critical

"We are making unprecedented progress that is changing the way we prevent and treat cancer in this country, thanks in no small part to federal investments in cancer research." Those were the words of Dr. Ed Partrdidge, director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and Lisa

During a special election on August 25, the citizens of Skagway passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance that covers all workplaces including bars and clubs.ξ Due to the strong state-wide collaborative effort and the inspirational diligence of a group of Skagway volunteers, the citizens of Skagway passed theξlaw, whichξis effective immediately

Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its latest findings on cigarette and smokeless tobacco marketing by the nationŠ—Ès largest tobacco companies in 2007 and 2008. While the reports show that the amount spent on cigarette advertising actually slightly decreased during that time period, they also show that

Governor Malloy signedξfour important pieces of legislationξinto law in Connecticut on July 13, 2011.ξ SB 21 - Provides for coverage of normal out-of-pocket expenses related to participation in cancer and chronic disease clinical trials; SB 396 - Expands existing prostate cancer screening coverage to also include coverage for treatment of

On July 12,ξWest Virginia'sξPendleton County Board of Healthξapprovedξ4-1 to remove the bar and gaming exemptions from their 2002 Clean Indoor Air regulation.ξ This makes their law comprehensive, with all restaurants, bars and workplaces being smoke-free.ξ This will take effect on October 10.ξ Congratulations, Pendleton County, WV!

On July 11, the Fultondale City Council passed a 100% comprehensive smoke-free law, which includes bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The new law will take effect on September 1.ξ Mayor Jim Lowery introduced the ordinance, citing the Alabama Legislature's failure to "address the hazards of secondhand smoke."ξ Great job, Fultondale!

ACS CAN in Alaska won a Supreme Court case on Friday, July 1 regarding smoking in private clubs in Juneau, AK. The court holds that the smoking ban in private clubs does not violate the First AmendmentŠ—Ès right of association or the Alaska ConstitutionŠ—Ès right of privacy. Congratulations, Alaska!