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Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2010 – Washington state will take a major step forward to save lives and protect children today when Governor Christine Gregoire signs legislation into law increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1 to $3.025 per pack. The tax increase was passed by the state legislature

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a letter to CDC director, Thomas Frieden, regarding investment of prevention funding in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The letter emphasizes key areas, such as tobacco control, combating obesity and reducing disparities, where investment can maximize health and

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 22, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced the appointment of Christopher W. Hansen as president. Hansen previously served as Chief Executive Officer and is currently CEO Emeritus of TechAmerica, the tech

Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2010 – A new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the critical need for comprehensive tobacco control policies to save lives and protect children. The report, Tobacco Control State Highlights 2010, shows how states are performing on measures

Washington, D.C. – April 14, 2010 – Deadly and addictive smokeless tobacco products came under scrutiny today during a Congressional hearing examining use of the products by professional athletes and their effect on influencing youth to take up the habit. Although cigarette smoking has declined among high school boys in

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network joined together with a dozen health, consumer and labor organizations to urge the Health and Human Services Secretary to consider key priorities when setting up the new high risk health insurance pool program. Among other recommendations, the groups call on the Secretary to