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House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation a Victory for People With Cancer

November 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2009 – In an historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed legislation that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) believes has the potential to take the fight against cancer in this country to a new level. ACS CAN, working to

ACS CAN Throws Its Support Behind House Health Care Bill

November 6, 2009
National

After extensive analysis, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced its support of the health care reform legislation expected to go before the U.S. House of Representatives. ACS CAN scored major media coverage with prominent mentions by top tier national outlets and widely read Capitol Hill publications.

Health Care Reform is About Real People Like Joni Lownsdale

November 5, 2009
National

On October 23, I had the honor of representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) at a White House Breast Cancer Awareness event and sharing the podium with not only two other cancer survivors, but also our first lady, Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, our second

House Health Care Reform Legislation Would Dramatically Improve the Health Care System for People With Cancer

November 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2009 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced its support of proposed health care legislation that will be debated this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a letter to House leaders, ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the

Heavyweight Weighs In

November 3, 2009
National

Dr. John Seffrin (CEO of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network) recently submitted his thoughts on the health care reform debate to Politico , citing a need to "focus on patients," not politics.

Release of House Bill Brings Country Closer to Meaningful Health Reform

October 29, 2009

WASHINGTON – October 29, 2009 – “The health reform bill unveiled by House leaders today would dramatically improve the health care system for people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases. With House debate set to begin next week and debate on the Senate bill to follow in the coming

Listen to the Coach (new video)

October 28, 2009
National

When 5 of the nation's top college basketball coaches come together, you expect that you're at a Final Four party or at the high school gym of a top recruit.ξ Last month though, they were in Washington, DC advocating for health care reform. Tubby Smith (Minnesota), Mike Brey (Notre Dame),

National Football League and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Team up to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on Capitol Hill

October 20, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C – October 20, 2009 – Cancer survivors teamed up with the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today for a breast cancer awareness event on Capitol Hill. Coinciding with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NFL has implemented the Crucial

Improvement Urged to Senate Finance Proposal to Make Quality Affordable Health Care a Reality

October 19, 2009

The undersigned groups greatly appreciate the Senate Finance and HELP committees’ substantial progress in advancing comprehensive health reform legislation. As you merge these committees’ bills, it is essential to ensure that final legislation makes high quality health care affordable for all Americans. The current proposal that cleared the Senate Finance