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State Senate Moves Legislation Forward Aimed at Providing Insurance Coverage for More Mississippians

The following is a statement by Kimberly Hughes, Mississippi Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

March 28, 2024

"The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pleased to see strong support in the Senate for increasing access to health care to more hard-working Mississippians. As an organization dedicated to ending cancer as we know it for everyone, ACS CAN recognizes the pivotal role access to health care plays in cancer prevention, early detection, and lifesaving treatments.

“ACS CAN urges Senate and House leaders to work toward a solution that provides affordable health coverage to hard-working Mississippians, including military veterans and cancer patients.”  

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