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Article: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, State Lawmakers, Breast Cancer Survivors, Celebrities and Activists Call on Legislature to Strengthen Breast Cancer Screening Program for Underserved Women

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January 17, 2008
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To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Amanda Crumley, +1-310-402-8869, amandacrumley@gmail.com, for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, hundreds of breast cancer advocates and survivors from the seven California Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, key state legislators, health officials and entertainers including Desperate Housewives' Ricardo Chavira called for stronger breast cancer policies at events which included lighting the State Capitol pink and a rally and concert at the Crest Theatre.

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At a symbolic pink lighting of the State Capitol building, California Assembly Speaker Fabian ...

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