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January 17, 2010
National

On his final day in office, New Jersey Governor Corzine signed a menu-labeling law requiring calorie counts to be listed on the menus of most fast-food and other chain restaurants. New Jersey is only the fourth state in the country to take this giant step in the fight against obesity.

January 14, 2010
Connecticut

Well, the holiday season has come and gone and Hartford is quickly preparing for what will be a challenging and exciting 2010 short legislative session. The session kicks off on February 2 and

January 14, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 14, 2010 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement today in response to the ruling by a U.S. District judge stating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes as

January 12, 2010
New Jersey

New Year's Resolutions to Eat Healthier Get a Boost with Passage of Calorie Posting Measure Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding passage of calorie posting legislation in New Jersey. “For many, the new year brings renewed promises to make healthier

January 12, 2010
New York

Gov. Paterson has recently mentioned that he is considering a $1.00 increase to the state's cigarette tax in order to raise needed revenue for health programs in the state's budget.

January 12, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 12, 2010 – As Congress works to merge the House and Senate health care reform bills, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for the strongest final bill possible for patients. “Families affected by cancer will

January 11, 2010
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont

As you know (and as many of you no doubt watched on C-SPAN despite the early hour), cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones came one step closer to a remedy for our nation’s ‘sick care’ system after the Senate passed comprehensive

January 8, 2010
Maine

1-08-10 Maine Statehouse Update

January 7, 2010
Maryland

On December 21, 2009, the Baltimore county Council passed Council Bill 92-09, which will allow enforcement for underage tobacco sales. It will require merchants to require identification of persons purchasing tobacco products if they appear to be under 26 years of age. This is a HUGE success and is a