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140 Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Patients

April 13, 2016
Missouri

Missourians advocate for patient-centered care, maintained cancer prevention funding JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – April 13, 2016 – More than 140 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state traveled to the Missouri State Capitol today and called on the General Assembly to prioritize the 34,270

30 Health Groups Urge President Obama to End Delays and Issue Overdue Rule Regulating All Tobacco Products, Including E-Cigarettes and Cigars

April 13, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC Expressing alarm about repeated delays that have endangered the health of children, 30 leading public health and medical groups today urged President Barack Obama to promptly issue a final rule providing for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and cigars.

Advocacy Accomplishments In Nevada

April 10, 2016
Nevada

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Smokeless Tobacco-free Baseball Ordinance is a Win for Public Health

April 7, 2016
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan (518) 796-1038 [email protected] Smokeless Tobacco-free Baseball Ordinance is a Win for Public Health Statement of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Director of Metro New York Government Relations Michael Davoli

Crucial Legislation Would Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients in 2016

April 6, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 6, 2016 ξSen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation last night that would reduce suffering and improve the quality of life of patients and their families by better coordinating their care and addressing the often debilitating symptoms of disease and treatment. The bill would put in place the

Final Senate HELP Innovation Markup Paves Way for Increased Federal Funding for Medical Research

April 6, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 6, 2016 The U.S. Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) today completed work on the last of the medical innovation bills that make up the companion to the 21 st Century Cures legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last year. A statement from

ACS CAN Praises Legislators and Governor for Cancer Programs in New Budget

April 1, 2016
New York

Governor Cuomo, the New York State Senate and Assembly have agreed upon a budget for fiscal year 2016/17 that includes some crucial plans to help New Yorkers in their efforts against cancer.

NYS 2016 ENACTED BUDGET SUMMARY

April 1, 2016
New York

This morning the NYS Legislature passed a $147.2 billion budget. The Governor has indicated he will sign the measure later today. We are excited to share with you several key cancer related wins that our volunteers and staff advocated for on behalf of the thousands of New Yorkers affected by

2016 Day at the Capitol a Success

March 31, 2016
Minnesota

CS CAN Minnesota held its Day at the Capitol on March 16 in conjunction with the Minnesotans for Healthy Kids Coalition, and it was an unqualified success. Nearly 300 volunteers from across the state - including student groups from Rochester, St. Cloud, and White Bear Lake - made their way to St. Paul to talk to their lawmakers about improving the quality of physical education in our schools, and increasing funding for the Safe Routes to School program.