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President's Remarks

February 24, 2009
National

In tonight's Presidential address to Congress, President Obama made some significant remarks: this is America. We don't do what's easy. We do what is necessary to move this country forward. For that same reason, we must also address the crushing cost of health care. This is a cost

Cancer Advocates Call on President Obama to Continue to Make Public Health a Top National Priority

February 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 24, 2009 -- Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the President to continue to make access to quality health care and prevention a top national priority following recent passage of the stimulus bill. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight to

Big Cancer Research Win for ACS CAN

February 23, 2009
National

In a big win for cancer advocates, ACS CAN helped secure $1.2 billion for the National Cancer Institute in the economic stimulus bill. After nearly six years of flat or cut funding for cancer research, this is a major step in reinvesting in lifesaving work to fight cancer. In addition

Cancer Advocates Press Lawmakers for Action on Key Public Health Measures

February 18, 2009

Cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers across the country are meeting with members of Congress and holding public events this week to call for swift early action on three top advocacy priorities for the cancer community: FDA regulation of tobacco products, comprehensive health care reform and medical research funding.

Administration to Show Continued Commitment to Public Health with Stimulus Bill Signing

February 17, 2009

Administration to Show Continued Commitment to Public Health with Stimulus Bill Signing

Stimulus Bill A Good Down Payment on Important Public Health Priorities

February 13, 2009

Statement of Daniel E. Smith, president, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 13, 2009 -- “The House of Representatives today passed a stimulus bill containing $10 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $1 billion for prevention, and critical funding for maintaining

Access Denied: Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis

February 10, 2009
New York

Access Denied: Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis Benetta and Patrick Sarro Saratoga, NY She was a waitress and he was a truck driver. They met when Pat stopped on the road for a snack and were together in a loving relationship

Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis

February 10, 2009
New York

Access Denied: Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis Ellena Bennett Albany, NY Ellena Bennett is a 27-year-old doctoral student and three-time cancer survivor who lost both parents to cancer at a young age. She receives her health insurance under COBRA, which covers

Senate Stimulus Bill Mixed Bag For Cancer Patients

February 10, 2009

Senate Stimulus Bill Mixed Bag For Cancer Patients