California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 6, 2012 The following is a statement from John R.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Fuels California's Yes on Prop. 29 Campaign with New Donation
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced an additional $2.5 million donation to help pass the June 5 ballot initiative that will save lives, invest in groundbreaking medical research and keep kids from smoking.
Senate Amendment to Pay for Student Loan Fix with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health
WASHINGTON -- May 24, 2012 -- The U.S. Senate is considering an amendment to offset the cost of student loan programs by cutting the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Christopher W. Hansen follows:
ACS CAN Challenges Tobacco Giant Altria to Prove Claims of Corporate Responsibility
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is challenging Altria Group, Inc., the largest tobacco manufacturer in the country, to provide proof of the company 's claims in recent advertising that it markets its deadly products responsibly, despite the tobacco industry 's decades-long history of deceiving the public.
Proposed User Fee Legislation to Include Stronger Patient Voice During Drug and Device Approval Process
WASHINGTON May 16, 2012 The U.S.
Federal Exchange White Paper an Important Step Toward Ensuring Meaningful Access to Care
WASHINGTON May 16, 2012 The information released today on the federally-facilitated health exchanges represents a positive step toward ensuring that people with cancer and their families nationwide have meaningful access to health care.
Senator Durbin's Bill to Close Tobacco Tax Loopholes Will Save Lives By Stopping Tax Avoidance
WASHINGTON, DC -- Our organizations strongly support the legislation introduced today by U.S. Sen.
House Proposal to Address the Budget Would Hurt Chronic Disease Patients
WASHINGTON May 9, 2012 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, together with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, sent a letter to the lawmakers in the U.S.
House Proposal to Pay for Student Loan Legislation with Prevention Fund Undermines Historic Investment in Health
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.
Reauthorization of FDA User Fee Legislation Critical to Ensuring Access to Cancer Treatments and Therapies
WASHINGTON April 25, 2012 Families affected by cancer are encouraged by efforts in the U.S.