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Supplemental Funding Request for Cancer Research Critical to Put Progress Back on Track
The cancer community is applauding a proposal to add $1.2 billion for cancer research for this fiscal year, a move that if enacted would begin to restore necessary funding that for five years running has failed to keep up with the growing cost of medical research.
House Veto Override of Medicare Bill Veto Puts Seniors First
WASHINGTON -- July 15, 2008 -- “Today’s House vote to override the President’s veto of the Medicare bill is good news for seniors, who would gain greater access to preventive services for life-threatening diseases such as cancer under the bill.
States Improve Pain Policies, but Barriers Remain to Effective Pain Management for Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
WASHINGTON, DC -- July 15, 2008 -- States continue to make steady progress in adopting balanced policies that help people with pain to alleviate their suffering, according to a report released today that evaluates state policies to improve pain management and patient care.
Senate Passes Medicare Legislation Critical to Improving Access to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Services for Seniors
WASHINGTON -- July 9, 2008 -- The U.S.
College Students One Step Closer to Continued Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave
Full-time college students across the country and their families are one step closer to having protections in place so they don’t have to choose between education and health care coverage in the event of a medical emergency.
Federal Trade Commission Proposal Would Reinforce That Big Tobacco Can be Held Accountable for Misleading Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 8, 2008 -- Big Tobacco won’t be able to argue that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sanctions the industry’s deception of consumers if the agency rescinds its 40-year-old policy on labeling of supposed reduced-risk products.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve $1.00 Cigarette Tax Increase Making the State's Excise Tax Third Highest in the Nation
BOSTON, M.A. -- July 1, 2008 -- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law today a bill increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.00, raising the total state cigarette tax from $1.51 to $2.51 per pack.
Cancer Community Celebrates House Passage of Supplemental Funding for Cancer Research
Millions of Americans touched by cancer can celebrate the House passage late last night of a supplemental appropriations bill that includes additional funding for cancer research. Representatives approved $150 million in additional funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an effort that will stem years of frozen and cut funding for cancer research.
Senate Support for Supplemental Funding for Cancer Research A Victory for Cancer Community
Millions of Americans touched by cancer can celebrate the Senate’s overwhelming passage today of a supplemental appropriations bill that includes additional funding for cancer research.