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Governor Gregoire Signs Health Exchange into Law in WA

March 23, 2012
National

On March 23, the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Governor Gregoire of Washington signed into law E2SHB 2319 Š—– the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange bill.ξ This state health exchange will ensure that individuals and small businesses in Washington have accessible, affordable healthcare coverage.ξ This is a big

Tobacco Atlas Details Work and Impact of Big Tobacco

March 23, 2012
National

The newest tactics of the tobacco industry and their devastating impact on people around the world were highlighted this week with the release of The Tobacco Atlas . Created by the American Cancer Society and the World Lung Foundation, the 4th edition of the Atlas

3-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

March 22, 2012
Maine

Two Years Later, Patient Protections in Affordable Care Act Benefitting Families Affected by Cancer Two years ago tomorrow, the

3-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

March 22, 2012
Massachusetts

Two Years Later, Patient Protections in Affordable Care Act Benefitting Families Affected by Cancer Two years ago tomorrow, the

Douglas County - First CAN Club Team in Nevada

March 22, 2012
Nevada

Congratulations to the Douglas County Relay for Life team, Committee Cancer Crushers, for leading the 2012 Relay season charge to support cancer advocacy by being Nevada's first ACS CAN "CAN Club" team. The team's commitment to cancer related advocacy helps ACS CAN to make sure that Nevada's state and federal

3-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

March 22, 2012
Vermont

Two Years Later, Patient Protections in Affordable Care Act Benefitting Families Affected by Cancer Two years ago tomorrow, the

Cancer Patients Call on Congress to Restore Proposed Budget and Program Cuts That Would Reverse Progress Against Cancer

March 21, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 21, 2012 -People with cancer and their families are disappointed the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking deep cuts in the FY 2013 budget resolution bottom line that would jeopardize access to health care for cancer patients and survivors as well as future discoveries in cancer research

Two Years Later, Patient Protections in Affordable Care Act Benefitting Families Affected by Cancer

March 19, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 19, 2012 -- Two years after the Affordable Care Act went into effect, people with cancer or at risk for developing the disease are benefitting from key provisions of the law that are improving access to lifesaving health care. The anniversary of the passage of the

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Key Provisions of Tobacco Regulation Law

March 19, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - March 19, 2012 In a significant victory for public health, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld most of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 's (FDA) authority in place to regulate tobacco products. In the ruling, the appeals court upheld critical provisions of the law