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Governor Nixon Signs Legislation Benefiting Cancer Patients in Missouri ACS CAN Volunteers & Advocates Applaud Efforts KANSAS CITY, MO – March 19, 2014 Surrounded by volunteers, advocates, cancer patients and caregivers at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Kansas City, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill

Week two of Florida's legislative session has concluded. To view the weekly update, please click on the link 2014_Week_2_Update.pdf .

"Tan until the date of your prom for only $99!" "Get your skin ready for prom! One month of unlimited tanning!" Teens are putting themselves at risk when they fall for ads from New Hampshire tanning salons like these. Using tanning beds before age

Gov. Martin O’Malley was honored with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) Capitol Dome Award during the organization’s annual research breakfast on Wednesday, February 26.

State Update Washington State Legislators Propose Improved Network Access Standards Washington state legislators are using state rulemaking to better define provider network access standards required under the ACA. The proposed rule creates access standards for plans and makes tiered provider networks more patient-friendly. It specifically addresses geographic proximity

The first week of Florida's 2014 Legislative Session has concluded. To view the Legislative Session Weekly Update please click on the link 2014_Week_1_Update_.pdf . Florida's 2014 Legislative Agenda as well as other important legislative session documents can be found in the folder titled "2014 Legislative Agenda" under "Florida Campaigns"

Federal Update House to Vote on 40-Hour Work Week Bill Speaker John Boehner announced this week that the House of Representatives will soon vote on the Save the American Workers (SAW) Act, H.R. 2575, which would alter the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) definition of "full-time employee." The law

Resource Highlights With so much attention on the ACA this month, we’re adding a new feature to ACA Update that will serve as a quick reference for resources that help educate people with cancer and their families about the law’s patient protections. This