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Critical Week for Cancer Patients and their Families

February 15, 2011
National

This week the U.S. House of Representatives is debating a bill that could drastically cut funding for lifesaving cancer research, prevention and early detection programs.ξ Drastic cuts to these programs would mean lives lost instead of lives saved. It would mean more suffering instead of less suffering. Your U.S. Representative

House Spending Bill Fails to Recognize Cancer as a Top National Priority

February 15, 2011

WASHINGTON – February 15, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives is considering an FY 2011 spending bill that would make major cuts to federal cancer research, prevention and early detection programs, and could set back the longstanding national effort to conquer cancer. “This legislation could jeopardize our continued ability

Administration Budget Proposal Invests in Medical Research but Underfunds Cancer Prevention

February 14, 2011

WASHINGTON – February 14, 2011 – The White House budget proposal released today builds on the president’s commitment to medical innovation with increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds proven prevention measures such as cancer screening programs that have fallen victim to a tough budget environment. The president’s budget

2-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 11, 2011
Maine

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

2-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 11, 2011
Massachusetts

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

2-10-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 11, 2011
Vermont

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families.

Administration Announces Second Round of Affordable Care Act Funding for Critical Prevention Programs

February 9, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 9, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the allotment of $750 million for fiscal year 2011 for prevention programs that are critical to the fight against cancer. This is the second year funds have been allocated from the Prevention and

1-20-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 8, 2011
Maine

1/20/11 This message is being sent to NHO Senior Staff, ACS Division Mission Vice Presidents, ACS Advocacy Leaders, ACS Advocacy Personnel, Media Advocacy and ACS CAN Staff.

1-27-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 8, 2011
Maine

1/27/11 Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families