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Earlier today, Governor Rick Scott signed the state budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1st, and it officially includes funding for all three of the ACS CAN Florida Division's state legislative priorities: MARY BROGAN BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER

View our Weekly Legislative Update ...if you would like to join one of our campaigns please contact Grassroots Manager Beth Johnson at [email protected] or 843-858-2310. As always, thank you for being an advocate!

ACS CAN won a reversal of an adverse breast and cervical coverage decision in Tennessee. Through ACS's Health Insurance Assistance Service, ACS CAN learned that Tennessee had wrongfully denied Medicaid coverage to a woman who was eligible for the program under the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000 (BCCPTA).

ACS CAN EXCLUSIVE: Preview of Cancer Fighting Measures Expected in Tomorrow's New York State Budget by Peter Slocum Vice President of Advocacy American Cancer Society Eastern Division Gov. Paterson is taking what appear to be big steps in the fight against cancer. He's embraced much of the American Cancer

On this edition of the Fight Back Against Cancer Podcast, Peter Slocum speaks with Valerie Grey, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services in NY Governor David Paterson's office.

The House was on furlough last week and the Senate did not pick up the budget debate as expected. We are still following several bills through the system so please view our Legislative Update for a report on where the bills are and updates on funding for Breast, Cervical, and

On Monday, May 13, ACS CAN advocacy efforts were rewarded with two great pieces of news: The Texas House voted in favor of SB 329 , a bill to raise the minimum age for tanning bed use in Texas to 18. The bill now goes to Governor Perry's desk

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Angela Pause Smith – 518.454.4039 (office) or 518.339-6339 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2008 CANCER PREVENTION MEASURES IN BUDGET PROPOSAL Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Governor Paterson’s proposed