(March 1, 2011)— The American Lung Association today hailed a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act from 1990 to 2020. The report documents the lifesaving value of …
Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2011)— Editor’s note: T he American Lung Association’s slideshow presentation is available online: www.lungusa.org/affordable-care-act The American Lung Association strongly supports the Affordable Care …
Bill passed by House of Representatives is an assault on EPA, NIH, CDC and Affordable Care Act Washington D.C. (February 19, 2011)— Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and CEO of the American Lung Association The U.S. House of …
Public Health Charity Hosts Discussion of Critical Findings Washington, D.C. (February 15, 2011)— The American Lung Association recently conducted a nationwide, bipartisan survey to examine public views of the Environmental Protection …
Washington, D.C. (February 15, 2011)— Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have proposed FY11 spending cuts that will severely limit the effectiveness of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease …
"Fulfill the promise of clean, healthy air for all Americans" Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2011)— Leading public health organizations announced today that 1,882 physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, certified asthma …
Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2011)— The American Lung Association urges Congress to reject Chairman Fred Upton’s draft bill that will undermine the Clean Air Act. The proposed legislation will rollback Clean Air Act protections that are …
Statement of the American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D. Connor Washington (January 26, 2011)— This evening President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation. The president addressed a …
American Lung Association Releases 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report Washington (January 20, 2011)— The American Lung Association released its State of Tobacco Control 2010 report today, which tracks progress on key tobacco control …
Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2011)— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The American Lung Association strongly opposes the repeal of this important law …
Washington, D.C. (January 7, 2011)— A new study published online today in the American Journal of Respiratory and Clinical Care Medicine adds the strongest evidence yet that levels of ozone smog air pollution found throughout the United …
(January 6, 2011)— What: The American Lung Association will release the results of its annual State of Tobacco Control report during an embargoed webinar/teleconference scheduled for 1:00 PM (ET), Wednesday, January 19, 2011. During the …
Note to Editors: Experts in quitting smoking are available for comment. Washington (December 21, 2010)— Many people will make New Year's resolutions to quit smoking this year. January is the perfect time for a fresh start, and with …
Report Finds Children in Apartments at Greater Risk of Smoke Exposure (December 13, 2010)— Less than one week after the U.S. Surgeon General declared that even the smallest level of exposure to tobacco smoke is harmful, a new study …
American Lung Association Responds to 30th Surgeon General’s Report Washington (December 9, 2010)— Today’s release of, “How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease: The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking Attributable Disease” by U.S. Surgeon …
Repeated Delay Means Millions of Americans Must Breathe Dangerous Levels of Deadly Pollutant With No Relief In Sight (December 8, 2010)— Statement of Charles D. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Lung Association. …
Encourages Every Family Member 6 Months of Age and Older to Get Vaccinated Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2010)— Recommendations about influenza vaccination stress that everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against annual …
210 Regional, State and Local Groups Sign on; American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics Among Signers of New National Ad. Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2010)— A national coalition …
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