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Senator Durbin's Bill to Close Tobacco Tax Loopholes Will Save Lives By Stopping Tax Avoidance

May 11, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC -- Our organizations strongly support the legislation introduced today by U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) to close loopholes in federal tobacco tax rates that have harmed public health by encouraging use of lower-taxed tobacco products and cost governments more than a billion dollars in revenue since 2009. This

Big Wins in Vermont

May 4, 2012
National

Just recently, Vermont had three big legislative wins: Indoor Tanning Ban on Minors - Following California's law that was passed late last year, Vermont has passed an indoor tanning ban for all minors under the age of 18.ξ This new law aligns with American Cancer Society and ACS CAN's policy

House Proposal to Pay for Student Loan Legislation with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health

April 26, 2012

WASHINGTON April 26, 2012 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, sent a letter to the lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives today, urging them to oppose any legislation that would cut prevention and public health funding for any

Indianapolis, IN Goes Smoke-Free

April 20, 2012
National

Mayor Ballard of Indianapolis, IN signed a smoke-free ordinance into law on Thursday, April 19.ξ The law will cover 100% of workplaces, restaurants and bars and includes e-cigarettes. The ordinance will go into effect June 1st.ξ Congratulations on this victory, Indianapolis!

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Donates $1 Million to California's Yes on Prop. 29 Campaign

April 19, 2012

Sacramento -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced a $1 million contribution to Yes on Proposition 29, the California-based initiative on the June 5 ballot that raises the tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1 to

Smoking Disclosure Bill Good for NYC Consumers

April 18, 2012
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s housing and smoking policy disclosure proposal. “Consumers have a right to know the smoking policy of the building they want to live in prior to signing a

Rockland Co. Village Bans Tobacco Marketing Aimed at Kids

April 17, 2012
New York

Point of Sale Displays an Important Cause of Youth Smoking Last night, the Village of Haverstraw in Rockland County acted to protect children from the lure of attractive tobacco industry marketing by banning point of sale tobacco displays in stores, a move strongly supported by the American

Breathing easier at New York's public parks

April 9, 2012
New York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State director of advocacy, American Cancer Society in response to smoking ban at swim and recreation areas at state parks “Thousands who come to play or swim at New York State parks can now take a deep breath of fresh, clean air

FDA Guidance Will Prevent Big Tobacco from Misleading Public About its Deadly Products

March 30, 2012

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued strong draft guidelines detailing the obligations of the tobacco companies to provide scientific proof of any claims that their products reduce harm to the public, including existing and potential consumers, and to report the quantity of each of the potentially most ξlethal elements in its products.