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Thank you to Ambassadors, Jim Thomas, Cindy Bounds and Joan Wharton for delivering the One Degree petitions at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce to US Congressman Andy Harris to vote for increased cancer research funding and thanking him for voting yes on the 21st Century Cures Act.

Stay up to date with what's happening in Lansing and Washington DC. ACSCAN Michigan Government Relations Notebook Direct URL: http://asccanmi.blogspot.com/

By Elizabeth Mendes at the American Cancer Society March 12, 2015 Although there has been significant progress in improving treatments and outcomes for children with cancer, there is much more that needs to be done. This was the overarching takeaway from a 2-day Institute of Medicine workshop, convened by the

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named Julie Hart of Delmar, NY as New York State government relations director. In this post Hart will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

A hearty WAY TO GO to the Winnemucca Relay for Life event for becoming an ACS CAN Event! This means that advocacy ruled the relay with over 40 relayers signing up to be an ACS CAN member. This means that lawmakers will hear loud and clear from advocates in Winnemucca

Howard County Council Puts Public Health First Statement of Bonita Pennino, Maryland Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) BALTIMORE – August 1, 2015 – The Howard County Council passed today a bill that prohibits use of e-cigarettes wherever smoking is prohibited.

In 2012, Australia passed a law requiring that all cigarettes and other tobacco products must be sold in plain packages without company branding. One year later, adult smoking fell by 15% . In countries with a prohibition on direct and indirect marketing of tobacco products, smoking was reduced