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The Maryland General Assembly Session ended April 12, 2010. More so than in past years, the session was dominated by the downturn in the state economic climate. Many state run programs fell victim of balancing the state budget without raising taxes or fees by making deep and permanent reductions to

Our first American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's (ACS CAN) "Put a Cork in Cancer" Wine Tasting Event in Maryland was held on July 11, 2010 at Guenther's Fine Wine and Spirits. The event raised S1000.00 which will help us make a difference in the fight against cancer. These valuable

During the month of August for the Congressional Recess, Ambassadors are urging their Members of Congress to "Put the Power of the Purse behind Research" by delivering "Power of the Purse" bags to their Members. Because Congress holds the "purse strings" to cancer research funding, we are urging Congress to

Gov. Paterson has signed "The Palliative Care Patient Information Act," strongly backed by the American Cancer Society, which is designed to give patients and their families more control over critical treatment decisions, and over pain and palliative care options.

On Tuesday, the House returned to Washington, DC during their August recess to vote on the six-month extension of FMAP funding. The federal funding will protect state health programs and benefits for low-income cancer patients and families across the country.

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care

This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff . Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care