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National Groups Urge Congress to Move Forward on Comprehensive Health Reform

January 21, 2010

Washington, DC -- January 21, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined national groups representing patients, consumers, seniors and workers in urging Congress to move forward on comprehensive health care reform. ACS CAN, AARP, Consumers Union, Families USA and Service Employees International Union sent

Gov. Paterson Proposes Highest Cigarette Tax in the U.S.

January 19, 2010
New York

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

New Jersey Governor Signs Menu Labeling Law

January 17, 2010
National

On his final day in office, New Jersey Governor Corzine signed a menu-labeling law requiring calorie counts to be listed on the menus of most fast-food and other chain restaurants. New Jersey is only the fourth state in the country to take this giant step in the fight against obesity.

January 2010 CT Legislative Update

January 14, 2010
Connecticut

Well, the holiday season has come and gone and Hartford is quickly preparing for what will be a challenging and exciting 2010 short legislative session. The session kicks off on February 2 and

Federal Judge Ruling in Electronic Cigarette Regulation a Missed Opportunity

January 14, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 14, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement today in response to the ruling by a U.S. District judge stating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes as

Calorie Posting Passes in New Jersey

January 12, 2010
New Jersey

New Year's Resolutions to Eat Healthier Get a Boost with Passage of Calorie Posting Measure Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding passage of calorie posting legislation in New Jersey. “For many, the new year brings renewed promises to make healthier

Gov. Paterson Mulls $1.00 Cigarette Tax Hike

January 12, 2010
New York

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.

ACS CAN Outlines Critical Health Care Reform Priorities for Cancer Patients

January 12, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 12, 2010 – As Congress works to merge the House and Senate health care reform bills, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for the strongest final bill possible for patients. “Families affected by cancer will

1-08-10 This Week in Health Care Reform

January 11, 2010
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont

As you know (and as many of you no doubt watched on C-SPAN despite the early hour), cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones came one step closer to a remedy for our nation’s ‘sick care’ system after the Senate passed comprehensive