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Higher Cig Tax is Good Public Policy

February 1, 2010
New York

American Cancer Society Tobacco Policy Specialist Russ Sciandra testified at a joint NYS Senate-Assembly hearing on taxes. Sciandra focused on the benefits of a higher cigarette tax, as proposed by Gov. Paterson, and on the need to collect taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations.

ACS CAN Applauds Administration Initiative to Combat Americans ' Poor Nutrition and Excess Weight

January 29, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement in response to the announcement of a “Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation,” a new initiative by First Lady Michelle Obama, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

President Urged to Boost Funding for Cancer Research

January 28, 2010

Washington, DC -- January 28, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is warning President Obama that a freeze in federal funding for medical research could jeopardize progress against cancer, which is diagnosed in an estimated 1.4 million people and kills an estimated 560,000 people in

Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch State of the Union

January 27, 2010

WASHINGTON – January 27, 2010 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the President to continue to make meaningful health care reform a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight to watch President Obama lay out his legislative agenda during his State

Cig Tax Hike, Cig Tax Collection - A Winning Formula

January 26, 2010
New York

The New York State Senate is holding a hearing in Albany on the issue of cigarette tax collection on Indian reservations. As part of his proposed 2010-2011 NYS budget, Gov. Paterson directed the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance to draft regulations to collect this tax. Addressing tax evasion, plus

Families Affected by Cancer Urging Lawmakers to Seize Historic Opportunity to Improve the Health of All Americans

January 26, 2010

WASHINGTON – January 26, 2010 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on lawmakers to redouble their efforts and take action on health care reform now, not later. To that end, the volunteer board of the American Cancer Society passed a resolution over the weekend calling on

1-21-10 Health Care Reform Update from John Seffrin

January 22, 2010
Maine

Following the historic passage of health care reform legislation in the U.S. Senate in December and the U.S. House of Representatives in November, congressional leaders have been meeting since the beginning of the year to merge the two versions into one final bill.

1-21-10 Health Care Update from John Seffrin

January 22, 2010
Massachusetts

Following the historic passage of health care reform legislation in the U.S. Senate in December and the U.S. House of Representatives in November, congressional leaders have been meeting since the beginning of the year to merge the two versions into one final bill.

1-11-10 This Week in Health Care Reform

January 22, 2010
Vermont

What a difference a week makes. As you've undoubtedly been following in the news, health care reform efforts are in a very different place than they were when we communicated with you last Friday.