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September 25, 2009
Massachusetts

By Jim O’Sullivan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 24, 2009……Gov. Deval Patrick’s political operation has circulated talking points to support his appointment of Paul Kirk as U.S. senator this morning at 11 a.m., describing Kirk as a “faithful steward” of the seat, according to an email obtained

September 25, 2009
National

ACS CAN is on the air! You can see our new tv ad before it hits the airwaves. ACS CAN's new TV ad featuring Dan Brodrick will start airing this weekend during the Sunday morning talk shows. When Dan lost his job 10 years ago, he also lost

September 25, 2009

WASHINGTON -- September 25, 2009 -- In an effort to focus attention on patients over politics in the health care reform debate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is running a national television advertisement that illustrates the critical need for action this year on reform. The ad

September 24, 2009
Maryland

Over 500 Advocacy Volunteers from across the nation attended American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, DC from Sept 21 - 23, 2009. All members of congress or their staff representative met with ACSCAN advocacy volunteers who urged their lawmakers to vote

September 24, 2009
National

Gail Carey of Long Island, New York, understands the value of hard work and personal responsibility. As one of nine children, Gail quickly learned the importance of helping out around the house, especially since both of her parents worked. When her mother developed emphysema and had to stop working, Gail

September 22, 2009
National

If Google Earth took a picture of Capitol Hill right now, it would show a blue wave of more than 400 ACS CAN volunteers. As part of ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, these volunteer leaders from across the nation are meeting with their Senators and Representatives right now

September 21, 2009
New York

On Monday, September 21, 2009, President Obama visted Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy (near Albany, NY) to discuss the importance of community colleges in the country's economic recovery. In advance of the speech, a group of American Cancer Society volunteers gathered along the motorcade route near the Albany

September 21, 2009

WASHINGTON -- September 21, 2009 -- More than 400 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will unite tomorrow to lobby their members of Congress in support of comprehensive health care reform. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

September 18, 2009
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont

NH Representative Paul Hodes speaking about Michelle's Law in the US House of Representatives