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Congress and President Obama, Forge Ahead on Health Reform

February 23, 2010
National

On Monday, President Obama laid out his plans for health care reform in an effort to unite lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in anticipation of the White House health care summit to be held on Thursday. ACS CAN and nine other patient, consumer and medical advocacy groups sent

New Insurance Coverage for Clinical Trials in Iowa

February 23, 2010
National

Iowa Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for cancer clinical trials. This means more Iowa cancer patients will be able to access potentially lifesaving clinical trails. Twenty-seven states and District of Columbia now have this important law on the books.

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

February 19, 2010
Maine

2-19-10 Maine Statehouse Update

Health Groups Ask Supreme Court to Authorize Financial Penalties on Tobacco Companies for Decades of Wrongdoing

February 19, 2010

Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2010) - Six public health groups today asked the U. S. Supreme Court to authorize a trial court to require major cigarette manufacturers to pay for a broad public education campaign against smoking, as well as programs to help smokers quit. The groups also asked that

ACS Asks State High Court Act in Cayuga, Seneca Case

February 16, 2010
New York

NEWS from the American Cancer Society For media inquiries, contact: Paul McGee 716-689-6982 x103 (office) 716-523-6874 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010 American Cancer Society Asks State's Highest Court to Consider Public Health in Cayuga, Seneca Case Albany, NY

2-5-10-This Week in Health Care Reform

February 16, 2010
Vermont

Over the past week Congress and the White House have devoted considerable attention to the federal budget, the economy, and jobs; we expect those to remain the primary focus during the coming weeks.

Join the Team: Become a Legislative Ambassador

February 11, 2010
New Jersey, New York

Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs. There's never been a more important time to let your voice be heard. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in New Jersey and New York is now looking for volunteers to join the fight.

New Report: Cigarette Tax Increases Would Raise Billions for Cash-Strapped States, While Reducing Smoking and Winning Voter Approval

February 10, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC -- February 10, 2010 -- By increasing cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, the states could raise more than $9 billion in new annual revenue to help close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition

Combating Childhood Obesity Key to Cancer Prevention

February 9, 2010

Washington, D.C. -- February 9, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), support First Lady Michelle Obama’s efforts to improve the health of our nation’s children by combating childhood obesity. The American Cancer Society sent a letter to