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NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Paul McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010 American Cancer Society Asks State's Highest Court to Consider Public Health in Cayuga, Seneca Case Albany, NY

Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs. There's never been a more important time to let your voice be heard. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in New Jersey and New York is now looking for volunteers to join the fight.

American Cancer Society Tobacco Policy Specialist Russ Sciandra testified at a joint NYS Senate-Assembly hearing on taxes. Sciandra focused on the benefits of a higher cigarette tax, as proposed by Gov. Paterson, and on the need to collect taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations.

The New York State Senate is holding a hearing in Albany on the issue of cigarette tax collection on Indian reservations. As part of his proposed 2010-2011 NYS budget, Gov. Paterson directed the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance to draft regulations to collect this tax. Addressing tax evasion, plus

In his 2010-2011 NYS budget proposal, Gov. Paterson proposed a $1.00 increase in the tax on a pack of cigarettes. If enacted, the New York State cigarette tax would be the highest in the nation at $3.75 per pack. Gov. Paterson Proposes Highest

Gov. Paterson has recently mentioned that he is considering a $1.00 increase to the state's cigarette tax in order to raise needed revenue for health programs in the state's budget.

The following letter was sent by Peter Slocum, American Cancer Society vice president of advocacy, to Governor David Paterson expressing concern regarding potential development of a casino by the Shinnecock Indian Tribe on Long Island. Specific concerns include compliance with the NYS Clean Indoor Air law and collection of taxes

Dr. Clare Bradley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society in New York and New Jersey is testifying this afternoon in front of the New York City Council. The Council has scheduled hearings on the controversy surrounding mammography and the life-saving value of early detection. Below is a statement

Host a holiday party with your elected officials to educate them on important issues facing the cancer community. Work with your advocacy staff partners to find out if you can help organize this type of event.