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Weekly Legislative Update 5-18-12

May 29, 2012
South Carolina

It's the middle of May and our State Legislators continue to work hard to represent the Palmetto State. Read more about the issues involving cancer that were discusssed this week on our Legislative Udpate . For more information on these and othe issues contact Government Relations Director Nancy Cheney

Weekly Legislative Update 5-25-12

May 29, 2012
South Carolina

Reporting from the State House this week, Government Relations Director Nancy Cheney has prepared a weekly Legislative Update for your review. As we continue to follow the issues at the state level please feel free to contact the Government Relations office at any time with questions. Beth Johnson

5-25-12 Affordable Care Act Update

May 25, 2012
Maine

Federal Update This week the Senate considered an amendment that would have diverted additional funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund that was established in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACS CAN has consistently opposed legislative attempts to eliminate or divert funding for prevention services and

5-25-12 Affordable Care Act Update

May 25, 2012
Massachusetts

Federal Update This week the Senate considered an amendment that would have diverted additional funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund that was established in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACS CAN has consistently opposed legislative attempts to eliminate or divert funding for prevention services and

5-25-12 Affordable Care Act Update

May 25, 2012
Vermont

Federal Update This week the Senate considered an amendment that would have diverted additional funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund that was established in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACS CAN has consistently opposed legislative attempts to eliminate or divert funding for prevention services and

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Fuels California's Yes on Prop. 29 Campaign with New Donation

May 25, 2012

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced an additional $2.5 million donation to help pass the June 5 ballot initiative that will save lives, invest in groundbreaking medical research and keep kids from smoking.

Assembly Approves Teen Tan Ban

May 24, 2012
New Jersey

Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Assembly passage of a bill to ban indoor tanning for minors. “Putting our kids first – that’s what the Assembly did today by approving a ban on indoor tanning for minors.

Senate Amendment to Pay for Student Loan Fix with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health

May 24, 2012

WASHINGTON -- May 24, 2012 -- The U.S. Senate is considering an amendment to offset the cost of student loan programs by cutting the Prevention and Public Health Fund. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Christopher W. Hansen follows: Families affected by cancer are

Today Show Sting Shows Indoor Tanning Law Flawed

May 23, 2012
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding a Today Show undercover sting targeting indoor tanning facilities. “The Today Show’s sting operation revealed this morning confirms that minors must be banned from indoor tanning facilities. The Assembly recognizes the