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The House of Representatives today took an important step in support of public health with a vote of 289-139 in favor of expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with an increase in the federal cigarette tax.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 9, 2009 -- Congressional leaders would improve access to quality health care for millions of uninsured children and lower smoking rates by expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with an increase in the federal cigarette tax. Early action on the program this year also

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 8, 2009 -- Six organizations representing consumers, physicians, insurers, patients and pharmaceutical research companies are banding together to launch a new multi-million dollar national television advertising buy. Their common message: In order to fix the ailing economy, the nation needs health care reform that addresses the

WASHINGTON, DC -- December 15, 2008 -- The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that Big Tobacco can be brought to justice for its fraudulent advertising and labeling practices, which for decades have deceived the public about the dangers of smoking and caused millions of Americans to lose their lives. The

Big Tobacco won’t be able to argue that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sanctions the industry’s deception of consumers any longer, as the agency today rescinded its 40-year-old policy on labeling of supposed reduced-risk products.

Senator Tom Daschle has worked throughout his career to improve access to quality health care for all Americans, and has been a consistent supporter of increased federal funding for cancer research and other policies that advance the fight against cancer.