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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.

Cancer effects us all, but no one is truely powerless in the effort to end this disease. Now is your chance to Fight Back and let your voice be heard. On January 25, President Obama will make his annual State of the Union address. During this

In Tough Times, State Must Continue Commitment to Anti-tobacco, Cancer Screening Programs Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, in response to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address. “Health care is a huge drain on New York State’s wallet, but some

On 1/5/11, the Assembly introduced legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society continues to be a strong advocate of this effort. Below is our memo of support: Memorandum In Support A. 288 (Paulin) An Act to amend the public health law, in relation

Fight Back Against Cancer in New York this January

New York State Lawmakers Can Make A Difference in the Fight Against Cancer American Cancer Society 2011 NYS Legislative Agenda Tackles Health Care, Tobacco, Obesity and Indoor Tanning Albany, NY – The American Cancer Society of NY & NJ (ACS) has announced its legislative priorities for the

Late last year ACS CAN volunteers were hit with a blow when the Senate did not vote on a bill that would increase funding for cancer research. But this year we are coming back stronger than ever. Š—“In a difficult budget environment, elected officials must make tough choices about our

ACS CAN fought all year for an increase in cancer research funding, but at the last minute, the U.S. Senate called off a vote for a bill that would have included a funding increase for cancer research and prevention programs. This leaves us, as of now, without an increase in

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