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WASHINGTON, DC -- October 14, 2008 -- The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments today in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc. The American Cancer Society and five other

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 14, 2008 -- Voters wanting to know where presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama stand on cancer related issues can now find out in a voter guide issued by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer

President Bush signed into law critical legislation today that protects full-time college students from losing their health insurance in the event of a serious medical condition

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 6, 2008 -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could bring Big Tobacco to justice for fraudulent advertising and labeling practices that for decades have deceived the public about the dangers of smoking and caused millions of Americans to

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sept. 25, 2008 -- Full-time college students facing a medical emergency are closer than ever to having protections in place so they can keep their insurance coverage, regardless of enrollment status. The Senate today approved Michelle’s Law (H.R. 2851), which would allow some seriously ill college students

A bill that would give relief to millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain cleared a major legislative hurdle with its overwhelming approval by the full House of Representatives late last night.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 22, 2008 -- More than 500 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states will unite tomorrow to lobby their members of Congress in support of policies that will help prevent and fight cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 17, 2008 -- Millions of Americans who suffer from pain could soon find relief thanks to legislation that passed another hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access,