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12-14-12 Affordable Care Act Update

January 3, 2013
Maine

Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer.

12-14-12 Affordable Care Act Update

January 3, 2013
Massachusetts

Federal Update Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer. President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) have continued to lead the negotiation process over

January Advocacy Update

January 3, 2013
South Carolina

Happy New Year and welcome to 2013! What an exciting year we have ahead of us and we invite you to join us as we fight back against cancer. The ACT!

12-14-12 Affordable Care Act Update

January 3, 2013
Vermont

Federal Update Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer. President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) have continued to lead the negotiation process over

83rd Texas Legislative Session - Priority Issues

January 2, 2013
Texas

When the Texas Legislature convenes for its 83rd legislative session on January 8, ACS CAN staff and volunteers will be working hard to advance a slate of cancer-fighting issues. Download and share our PDF list of priorities, which includes: Tobacco Control

Fight Back this January and Welcome New Lawmakers

January 1, 2013
New York

Cancer effects us all, but no one is truely powerless in the effort to end this disease. Now is your chance to Fight Back and let your voice be heard. This month, a new Congress and a new President will be sworn into office. This is

1.25 Million Apartment, Condo Residents Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

December 20, 2012
New Jersey

Statement from Dr. Fred Jacobs, Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of NY & NJ re: study on secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit housing. “Home is supposed to be a safe place, but for 1.25 million New Jerseyans, home is where they are being

3.5 Million Apartment, Condo Residents Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

December 20, 2012
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, Executive Vice President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of NY & NJ re: study on secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit housing. “Home is supposed to be a safe place, but for 3.5 million New Yorkers, home is where they are being exposed

ACS CAN Comments on ACA Regulations Aim to Ensure Affordable and Available Health Coverage for Families Affected by Cancer

December 20, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 20, 2012 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed rules regarding the essential health benefits package and insurance market reforms provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These two