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PAC³ supports general policies and initiatives that reflect its mission "to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer for all citizens of the Commonwealth".

Issues of Current Interest:

Governor Rendell Names Michael K. Huff As Acting Health Secretary

Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that he has appointed Michael K. Huff, R.N., as acting Secretary of Health, effective October 1, 2010. Click here to read the full press release.

The American Cancer Society and LIVESTRONG® Launch First Global Economic Cost of Cancer Report
The American Cancer Society and LIVESTRONG® have joined together to release a first-of-its-kind study on the economic cost of all causes of death globally, including cancer and other noncommunicable and communicable diseases. According to the World Health Organization projections, this year, cancer will become the world's leading cause of death, followed by heart disease and stroke. Click here for the press release.

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Any legislative information available on the PAC³ website is solely intended to educate PAC³ members and the general public about issues but is not an indication of endorsement for legislation unless specifically noted as such and approved by the PAC³ Education Committee and Board of Directors.

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