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Proclamation 8572

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2010

This proclamation designates October 2010 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging public awareness activities and highlighting ongoing federal research investments and Affordable Care Act provisions related to breast cancer screening and coverage.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 62297

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2010 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, Government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 2010 designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Encouragement for awareness activities during October 2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to Affordable Care Act provisions may carry political valence in 2010 context, but proclamation itself is non-binding encouragement
Proclamation 8572: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2010 · Executive Orders