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2-1-11 Monthly Advocacy Update

February 8, 2011
Vermont

Monthly Advocacy Update 2-1-11 Affordable Care Act Update

2-3-11 Affordable Care Act Update

February 8, 2011
Vermont

2/3/11 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

Public Health Groups Condemn Tobacco Companies for Trying to Delay and Weaken Penalties

February 3, 2011

According to court filings, the tobacco companies are seeking to block public disclosure of proposed statements a federal judge has ordered them to make to correct their deceptions about their deadly products.

Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Budget Address

February 2, 2011
New York

CANCER SCREENINGS, ANTI-TOBACCO PROGRAM ARE WISE INVESTMENTS Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo’s proposed 2011-2012 state budget. “A money-saving investment in programs that prevent and detect cancer early is a wise fiscal strategy in challenging times.

Statement on NYC Smoke-Free Parks, Beaches, Plazas

February 2, 2011
New York

Today, New York City Marks the New Frontier for Tobacco Control Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO of the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding expanded smoke-free protections to parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas: This afternoon, New York City reaffirmed that smoke-free parks and beaches are the new

January Advocacy Round-up

February 1, 2011
New Jersey, New York

Your Eastern Division Advocacy Team has been busy in the new year! Here are some highlights from the past month: Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald

Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award

February 1, 2011
New York

Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald H. Gemson, Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award. This award recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer,

Senators Urged to Defend Critical New Patient Protections by Voting Against Affordable Care Act Repeal

February 1, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraging people with cancer and others impacted by the disease to call on lawmakers to vote against a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which includes important patient protections that are providing families with greater access to quality, affordable care.

Maria Silva Joins ACS CAN ACT! TEAM

January 28, 2011
Nevada

Maria Silva has joined ACS CAN's ACT! TEAM as Congressional District 1 Lead. Maria has lived in Las Vegas for almost 30 years and is part of Fox 5's MORE team. Although an active supporter of many local organizations, Maria