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Virginia's two NCI Designated Centers will see a significant increase in their research funding in the upcoming fiscal year! The state budget includes $5 million for the VCU Massey Cancer Center in Richmond and $3 million for the UVA Cancer Center in Charlottesville. This success came in large part due

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR

Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State Director of Advocacy for the American Cancer Society regarding a newly issued restraining order barring New York State from collecting taxes on the sale of cigarettes to non-Indians on Seneca Nation land "We are disappointed that the state court

On May 9, both Florence, SCξand Spartanburg, SCξpassed smoke-free ordinances that include 100% smoke-free workplaces, restaurants and bars.ξ Florence's ordinance will be implemented on November 1, 2011 and Spartanburg's ordinance will be implemented on September 1, 2011.ξ Congratulations!