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On August 19, 2009 Ambassadors, Sugar Stallings, Elaine Koogler, Margaret Walton and Peggy Kidwell attended meetings with staff from Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin. During both meetings, we urged the Senators to keep meaningful health care reform legislation moving forward keeping in mind their constituents who are fighting cancer.

Having trouble sleeping at night?ξ Well, then you must not be on the ACS CAN policy team. We've heard from lots of volunteers about our efforts in health care reform.ξ That includes Becky from Arizona who asked us very pointedly if we had read the bills. The answer - absolutely

Mark your calenders! Please join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network as we celebrate our lifesaving legislative successes at our annual National Distinguished Advocacy Award Reception & CAN Opener Fundraisers This year we will be honoring Representative Henry Waxman, North Carolina State

During the August Congressional Recess, American Cancer Society Ambassadors in Maryland are urging Congress to " Help fix our health care system before it POPS!!" Packages of popcorn with this message are being delivered to each Member of Congress during meetings and walk-ins. Ambassador are asking Members of Congress

It might be surprising, but the August recess is a busy time in Washington, D.C. While House and Senate members have returned to their home districts for the month, Capitol Hill is still buzzing with activity.

Some say private.ξ Some say public.ξ ACS CAN says to make sure it's a patient plan. We've all seen the latest news coverage that a public health insurance option could now be falling by the wayside.ξ With so much attention toward public plans and private plans, we thought now was

In yet another big win for cancer advocates, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2010 funding bill by a vote of 264-153. This bill includes increased money for cancer research and prevention "This legislation provides an important down payment on the President's goal to

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Angela Pause Smith – 518-454-4039 (office) or 518-339-6339 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL LAWMAKER, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, DISCUSS HEALTH CARE REFORM Congressman John Hall and the American Cancer Society Cancer