Updates matching "Tobacco Control"

House Narrowly Upholds President's Veto of Children's Health Bill and Tobacco Tax Increase

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 3, 2007 -- "The President today sided with the tobacco industry instead of America’s children with his veto of the bipartisan bill to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The President's action strikes a blow against efforts to provide health insurance to low-income children

Public health experts are testifying today in support of what millions of families who have lost loved ones to the deadly effects of tobacco already know that it’s long past time to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and sale of tobacco products.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 1, 2007 -- Minnesota's statewide smoke-free law takes effect today, meaning that half of the United States is now protected by a smoke-free policy. As the 25th smoke-free state, Minnesota's comprehensive legislation prohibits smoking in all restaurants, bars and casinos. "That half of the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 27, 2007 -- “We applaud the U.S. Senate for passing the bipartisan compromise bill today (67-29) to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a 61-cent increase in the federal tobacco tax. The bill, which enjoys strong bipartisan support in both houses of Congress, will

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 25, 2007 -- "We applaud the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan compromise bill today (265-159) to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program with a 61-cent increase in the federal tobacco tax. The bill will have a major, positive impact on America's health. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 16, 2007 -- "The President’s Cancer Panel report issued today offers strong support for critical tobacco control measures that the public health community has long supported. We call on President Bush to state his support for the Panel’s recommendations and to encourage prompt action on critical

In an effort to urge Congress to put children’s health ahead of the tobacco industry’s bottom line, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week is sponsoring ads across the country asking Congress to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products.

Statement of Daniel E. Smith, President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 3, 2007 -- "Just one day after the House gave the nationwide cancer community a major win, the Senate delivered a victory of its own with a strong bipartisan vote. The