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Tanning Beds Should No Longer Be Classified in Same Risk Category as Tongue Depressors

December 13, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 13, 2012 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expedite its review of the current tanning bed classification at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Christopher W. Hansen, president of ACS CAN, the

Deficit Reduction Plan Should Not Compromise National Fight Against Cancer

December 12, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 12, 2012 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on the White House and congressional leaders to make cancer a top priority as negotiations continue over reducing the federal deficit. Christopher W. Hansen, president of ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of

12/7/12 Affordable Care Act Update

December 7, 2012
Maine

Policy Update On November 30, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a draft rule that proposes standards for the Multi-State Plan Program (MSPP). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs OPM to enter into contracts with private health insurance issuers so that at least two multi-state plans are

12/7/12 Affordable Care Act Update

December 7, 2012
Massachusetts

Policy Update On November 30, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a draft rule that proposes standards for the Multi-State Plan Program (MSPP). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs OPM to enter into contracts with private health insurance issuers so that at least two multi-state plans are

12/7/12 Affordable Care Act Update

December 7, 2012
Vermont

Policy Update On November 30, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a draft rule that proposes standards for the Multi-State Plan Program (MSPP). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs OPM to enter into contracts with private health insurance issuers so that at least two multi-state plans are

November 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

December 6, 2012
Connecticut

2012 ELECTION As ACS CAN continues to analyze how the election results will impact our work at the federal, state and local levels, one thing is certain -- we are ready to engage new and returning lawmakers in the fight against cancer. With the election behind us, it's time

November 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

December 6, 2012
Maine

2012 ELECTION As ACS CAN continues to analyze how the election results will impact our work at the federal, state and local levels, one thing is certain -- we are ready to engage new and returning lawmakers in the fight against cancer. With the election behind us, it's time

November 2012 Monthly Advocacy Update

December 6, 2012
Massachusetts

2012 ELECTION As ACS CAN continues to analyze how the election results will impact our work at the federal, state and local levels, one thing is certain -- we are ready to engage new and returning lawmakers in the fight against cancer. With the election behind us, it's time

NJ Ranks 50th for Tobacco-Fighting Efforts

December 6, 2012
New Jersey

Report Says State Among the Worst for Tobacco Prevention Funding Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: report ranking NJ 50th for tobacco control program funding. “We’ve known for a while that lack of funding for New Jersey’s tobacco prevention