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Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority in 2012

July 9, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC -- July 9, 2012 äóî Volunteer advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will join cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, physicians, and researchers from 14 other organizations in Washington, DC, this week to urge lawmakers to support funding for critical cancer research and prevention programs

New Jersey Budget Outcomes

July 3, 2012
New Jersey

NJ State Advocacy Director Ethan Hasbrouck Analyzes New Jersey's Recently Enacted FY2013 State Budget. Trenton, NJ (July 3, 2012) - Following months of public hearings, meetings and negotiations, on June 25th the Democratic-controlled New Jersey legislature passed the FY 2013 State budget, sending the $31.7 billion

ACS CAN Requests Surgeon General 's Report on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

July 3, 2012

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today requesting a report by the Surgeon General of the United States that examines how the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages impacts the health of Americans. The letter

Ruling a Victory for Cancer Patients

June 28, 2012
New Jersey, New York

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer Trenton, NJ – June 28, 2012 – The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases

Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Critical Patient Protections for Families Affected by Cancer

June 28, 2012

WASHINGTON June 28, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to ensuring that people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases can access quality, affordable health care. The ruling is a victory for people with cancer and their

2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up

June 27, 2012
New York

Analysis from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ Albany, NY (June 27, 2012) - The New York State Legislature adjourned last Thursday, as scheduled. The on-time closure was reflective of the entire six months of the session, which featured

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

June 22, 2012
Maine

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

June 22, 2012
Massachusetts

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days

6-22-12 Affordable Care Act Update

June 22, 2012
Vermont

Supreme Court Update The Supreme Court has not yet issued its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), though the decision could come out as soon as Monday, June 25. The Court is likely to announce that it will issue decisions on one or more other days