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March 15, 2011
Maryland

Ambassadors conducted walk-in's and meeting with their US Members of Congress during the 2011 Presidents' Day Recess. Members of Congress were urged to reject the house budget cuts for cancer research and programs. The key to better survivor rates is research. Research offers hope for better treatment; hope for new

March 14, 2011
New York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a one-time performance of this musical TRIBUTE to GENE KRUPA on Sunday, April 10 at the Bardavon, 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The show will feature world famous drumming sensation Arthor von Blomberg and a 16-piece big band from West Point.

March 14, 2011
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, Regarding Possible Elimination of NYS Tobacco Control Program in Assembly budget bill "This has got to be a mistake. How else can you explain something so short sighted and wrong headed? New York lawmakers

March 11, 2011
Maine

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

March 11, 2011
Massachusetts

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

March 11, 2011
Vermont

In Congress Funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year is still a top priority for

March 9, 2011

WASHINGTON – March 9, 2011 – Critical legislation introduced recently in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives would ensure access to lifesaving colon cancer screening and treatment for the most vulnerable populations. The legislation builds on efforts to improve access to health care nationwide and to refocus the

March 8, 2011
Connecticut

Governor Dannel Malloy released his first budget on February 16 and it has a little that everyone likes, a little everyone hates and a lot in the middle. The Governor has been refreshingly open and candid about the need to spread the pain around and not rely solely on tax increases or cuts in services.

March 8, 2011

WASHINGTON – March 8, 2011 – The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote today on FY 2011 spending proposals that would directly impact the potential for progress in the national effort to defeat cancer. Funding for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and proven cancer prevention and