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Critical Legislation to Regulate Tobacco Products Would Protect Children and Save Lives

March 31, 2009

Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are urging their Members of Congress to support critical legislation that would save lives by putting an end to Big Tobacco's despicable and deceptive practices to attract and addict youth to smoking and keep current smokers from quitting.

Tobacco Tax on NBC 30

March 30, 2009
Connecticut

Sarah Shafir, State VP for Health Iniatives talks to NBC 30 about raising the tobacco tax. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3EnNdq26jI

20% Slashed From Tobacco Control - Statement by Don Distasio

March 26, 2009
New York

The news from Albany isn't good as we head into the final days of negotiations on the New York State budget. Now comes word that the tobacco control program will be slashed by a shocking 20%. Below is a statement, just released, by Donald Distasio, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey.

The New Congress and the President Can Protect Children From Big Tobacco

March 24, 2009
National

FDA regulation of tobacco products is a top priority for ACS CAN. Now that Congress is back in session, this legislation could be reintroduced soon and would then come up for a vote. We will be working hard to get Congress to quickly pass legislation that will grant the Food

U.S. Supreme Court Should Expose Big Tobacco's Fraudulent Labeling of Cigarettes

March 24, 2009
National

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could bring Big Tobacco to justice for fraudulent advertising and labeling practices that for decades have deceived the public about the dangers of smoking and caused millions of Americans to lose their lives.

Committee Sends Bill Granting FDA Broad Authority to Regulate Tobacco Products to Full House

March 18, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 18, 2009 -- “Legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products now heads to the House Floor after being voted out of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today. “The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

Congress Can Deliver Historic Victory for Children and America 's Health By Granting FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products

March 3, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 3, 2009 -- Our public health organizations strongly support the bipartisan legislation introduced today to provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with effective authority to regulate tobacco products. There are few steps Congress can take that will make a bigger difference for America’s health

Big Victory! Obama Signs Tobacco Tax

February 5, 2009
National

ACS CAN, cancer advocates and children all won big yesterday. President Obama increased the federal tobacco tax to just over $1. Since 2002, 44 states have increased the tobacco tax more than 80 times. Now, thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN volunteers and others, we have done it

New Administration and Congress Make Public Health an Early Priority

February 4, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 4, 2009 -- Today, President Obama is widely expected to sign legislation into law that expands the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with an increase in the federal cigarette tax. This legislation will improve access to quality health care for millions of uninsured children while