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American Cancer Society 's John R. Seffrin Named to National Prevention Advisory Group

January 27, 2011

The White House has announced its intention to appoint John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), to the advisory group to the newly created National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.

President Highlights Funding Biomedical Research in State of the Union

January 26, 2011
National

In last nightŠ—Ès State of the Union address, President Obama told the country that he considers federal funding of biomedical research to be a priority for the coming year. Since he took office, the president has expressed a strong commitment to cancer patients and cancer research. Last nightŠ—Ès speech reaffirmed

Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union

January 25, 2011

Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community WASHINGTON – January 25, 2011 – Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are calling on the president to commit to making sustained funding for cancer research a top national priority. Cancer advocates will gather across the country tonight

New ACS CAN Ad Campaign Targeting Federal Funding for Cancer Research Launched Today

January 24, 2011
National

The new advertising campaign is timed to begin just prior to the presidentŠ—Ès State of the Union address.

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Funding Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

January 24, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign today that urges Congress to increase funding for cancer research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so that past federal investments do not go to waste.

American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Join in Brief Defending Health Care Law's Patient Protections

January 21, 2011
National

The American Cancer Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases. The amicus

National Patient Groups File Amicus Brief in Federal Appellate Court Defending Patient Protections in the Affordable Care Act

January 21, 2011

WASHINGTON – January 21, 2011 – The nation’s leading groups representing patients and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases.

1-18-11 Maine Advocacy Newsletter

January 19, 2011
Maine

Maine Government Relations & Advocacy Newsletter January 18, 2011 SAVE THE DATE: ACS Lobby Day on Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:30 am - 12 noon, State House, Augusta. All staff and volunteers are encouraged to attend. RSVP to Maureen ( [email protected] )

Hillary Clarke Testifies on Medicaid in Buffalo

January 19, 2011
New York

Below is the testimony of Hillary Clarke of the American Cancer Society who spoke on 1/20/11 in Buffalo before the New York State Medicaid Redesign Team. As part of her presentation, Ms. Clarke distributed a handout on MassHealth ROI Calculations. That sheet is available here in PDF format