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Arthor von Blomberg Orchestra with a Tribute to Gene Krupa

March 14, 2011
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a one-time performance of this musical TRIBUTE to GENE KRUPA on Sunday, April 10 at the Bardavon, 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The show will feature world famous drumming sensation Arthor von Blomberg and a 16-piece big band from West Point.

Backwards Budget Bill Would Send Progress Up in Smoke

March 14, 2011
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, Regarding Possible Elimination of NYS Tobacco Control Program in Assembly budget bill "This has got to be a mistake. How else can you explain something so short sighted and wrong headed? New York lawmakers

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Maine

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Massachusetts

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

3-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

March 11, 2011
Vermont

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for the Medically Underserved

March 9, 2011

WASHINGTON – March 9, 2011 – Critical legislation introduced recently in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives would ensure access to lifesaving colon cancer screening and treatment for the most vulnerable populations. The legislation builds on efforts to improve access to health care nationwide and to refocus the

March CT Advocacy Update

March 8, 2011
Connecticut

Governor Dannel Malloy released his first budget on February 16 and it has a little that everyone likes, a little everyone hates and a lot in the middle. The Governor has been refreshingly open and candid about the need to spread the pain around and not rely solely on tax increases or cuts in services.

ACS CAN Calls on U.S. Senate to Restore Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention Programs

March 8, 2011

WASHINGTON – March 8, 2011 – The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote today on FY 2011 spending proposals that would directly impact the potential for progress in the national effort to defeat cancer. Funding for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and proven cancer prevention and

2011 Maryland Legislative Priorities

March 7, 2011
Maryland

Click on link to view 2011 Maryland Leigslative Priorities for the American Cancer Society. To take action and send a message to your state lawmakers on important cancer issues that effect Marylanders, please see "Take Action in Maryland" above for action alerts. 2011_legislative_priorities_MD.pdf