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January 5, 2011
New York

On 1/5/11, the Assembly introduced legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society continues to be a strong advocate of this effort. Below is our memo of support: Memorandum In Support A. 288 (Paulin) An Act to amend the public health law, in relation

January 5, 2011
New York

Fight Back Against Cancer in New York this January

January 4, 2011
New York

New York State Lawmakers Can Make A Difference in the Fight Against Cancer American Cancer Society 2011 NYS Legislative Agenda Tackles Health Care, Tobacco, Obesity and Indoor Tanning Albany, NY – The American Cancer Society of NY & NJ (ACS) has announced its legislative priorities for the

January 4, 2011
National

Late last year ACS CAN volunteers were hit with a blow when the Senate did not vote on a bill that would increase funding for cancer research. But this year we are coming back stronger than ever. Š—“In a difficult budget environment, elected officials must make tough choices about our

December 23, 2010
National

ACS CAN fought all year for an increase in cancer research funding, but at the last minute, the U.S. Senate called off a vote for a bill that would have included a funding increase for cancer research and prevention programs. This leaves us, as of now, without an increase in

December 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Dec. 21, 2010 – Several states significantly strengthened their tobacco control policies in 2010 by passing comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws or increasing their tobacco excise taxes, but state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs sank to a new low, adding urgency to the need for legislators

December 13, 2010
Maine

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

December 13, 2010
Massachusetts

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.