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Comments Submitted to the EEOC

March 16, 2011
National

Cancer patients and survivors deserve a workplace free from discrimination. To that end, ACS CAN responded to an EEOC request for comments on its regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments of 2008. The ADA is the primary law protecting cancer patients and survivors from discrimination

Chronic Disease Groups Urge Senators to Reject Small Business Fix that Would Hurt Middle-Income Patients

March 16, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) together with the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association sent a letter to senators today urging them to vote against the Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act that would effectively work to fix a flawed small business reporting requirement on the backs of middle-income families.

Funding+ Research = Hope

March 15, 2011
Maryland

Ambassadors conducted walk-in's and meeting with their US Members of Congress during the 2011 Presidents' Day Recess. Members of Congress were urged to reject the house budget cuts for cancer research and programs. The key to better survivor rates is research. Research offers hope for better treatment; hope for new

Arthor von Blomberg Orchestra with a Tribute to Gene Krupa

March 14, 2011
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a one-time performance of this musical TRIBUTE to GENE KRUPA on Sunday, April 10 at the Bardavon, 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The show will feature world famous drumming sensation Arthor von Blomberg and a 16-piece big band from West Point.

Backwards Budget Bill Would Send Progress Up in Smoke

March 14, 2011
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, Regarding Possible Elimination of NYS Tobacco Control Program in Assembly budget bill "This has got to be a mistake. How else can you explain something so short sighted and wrong headed? New York lawmakers

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Maine

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Massachusetts

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Vermont

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for the Medically Underserved

March 9, 2011

WASHINGTON – March 9, 2011 – Critical legislation introduced recently in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives would ensure access to lifesaving colon cancer screening and treatment for the most vulnerable populations. The legislation builds on efforts to improve access to health care nationwide and to refocus the