Updates matching "Tobacco Control"

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 11, 2009 -- “Today is an historic day for public health, as the U.S. Senate passed legislation by a bipartisan 79-17 vote that will finally put an end to Big Tobacco’s despicable marketing practices that are designed to addict children to its deadly products. Senate passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 9, 2009 -- Draft health care legislation unveiled by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee represents a critical step toward enacting comprehensive health care reform this year. The detailed proposal would extend access to quality care to all Americans by guaranteeing issue of

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 8, 2009 -- Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are urging the U.S. Senate to pass critical legislation that would save lives by putting an end to Big Tobacco's deceptive practices that attract and addict new, young smokers and keep current smokers from quitting. Following

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 1, 2009 -- Urging the U.S. Senate to put children’s health before Big Tobacco, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is ramping up its print and online advertising campaign this week in support of legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 28, 2009 -- The State of Florida took a major step forward to save lives and protect children yesterday when Governor Charlie Crist signed a $1 per pack surcharge into law. Additionally, the governor and legislature through the budget dramatically increased funding for smoking cessation services