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Public Health Groups Argue in Federal Court for Strong Corrective Statements to Explain Big Tobacco's Decades of Deceit

October 15, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 15, 2012 -- U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler heard oral arguments today from public health intervenors in the Department of Justice (DOJ) case against the tobacco industry regarding corrective statements that tobacco companies must make to explain their decades of dishonesty. The hearing enabled the

Tobacco Control Pioneer Retires After More than Four Decades of Service

October 11, 2012
New York

Russ Sciandra Leaves Legacy of Taking on Big Tobacco and Winning It’s no exaggeration to say that Russ Sciandra’s work to reduce the scourge of tobacco has saved thousands of lives. Thanks to Russ’ tireless efforts to convene a community of partners that work together in Albany

Study Shows NY's Graphic, Emotional Quit-Smoking Ads Work

October 9, 2012
New York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study proving graphic, emotional anti-smoking ads are effective. “Compelling quit-smoking ads work as part of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation program and demonstrate that New York should increase funding for its

Smoke-Free Win in Palmer, Alaska

October 3, 2012
National

October 2 was an historic day for advocates of smoke-free air in Alaska. Citizens of Palmer voted 452-Î_Š—283 in support of Proposition 3: prohibiting smoking (including hookah and e-cigarettes) in places of employment and public places.ξ The passage of this ordinance is substantial progress towards making PalmerŠ—Ès workplaces healthier, and

Poor Smokers Spend One Quarter of Their Income on Smoking

September 21, 2012
New York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study that says poor smokers spend 25 percent of their incomes on cigarettes. “The report’s* finding that poor New Yorkers spend 25 percent of their income on cigarettes is shocking and should

Gov. Signs Bills to Protect Kids from E-Cigs, Secondhand Smoke

September 5, 2012
New York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: new laws that protect kids from e-cigarettes and ban smoking near schools. “Gov. Cuomo acted twice today in the best interests of New York’s children by signing bills that protect kids’ health.

New Report Shows Critical Need for FDA Regulation of Cigars

August 27, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 27, 2012 -- Nearly 60 percent of young adult cigar smokers smoke flavored cigars, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health. The findings are included in an article, "Flavored Cigar Smoking Among U.S.

Federal Ruling Against Cigarette Warning Labels a Defeat for Public Health

August 24, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 24, 2012 We are deeply disappointed with today 's federal court ruling blocking implementation of new graphic warning labels on all cigarette packs. The ruling is a victory for Big Tobacco in its effort to obstruct and delay the implementation of the new graphic warning labels. While

Report Shows Majority of States Not Measuring Up On Laws and Policies to Fight Cancer

August 9, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 9, 2012 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). As states continue to struggle with budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many