Articles tagged with "Earl Blumenauer"
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Senate Revives Gov’t, and Medical Marijuana Protections, Until Feb. 8
David Hodes - Published on January 22, 2018Read moreSenate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell struck a deal that will keep the government open, and MMJ protected, for 17 days.
Shutdown Averted, but Medical Marijuana Protections Still at Risk
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 7, 2017Read moreA stopgap measure may fund the government (and protect patients) through Dec. 22. But after that it’s anybody’s guess.
‘Human Rights? Lay Off, That Is None of Your Business’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on November 10, 2017Read morePhilippines President Duterte dismisses those pesky human rights violations, a 12-year old girl/badass sues Jeff Sessions, a former wrestler verbally bodyslams some nosy cops, and more.
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Blumenauer Calls for Cannabis Research to Combat Opioid Crisis
Lisa Rough - Published on October 11, 2017Read moreRep. Earl Blumenauer took the floor during a Committee hearing to make an impassioned plea for medical cannabis research.
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House Committee Blocks Medical Marijuana Protections
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 6, 2017Read moreThe House Rules committee blocked the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, but it’s still alive in the Senate.
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Congressmen Slam Anti-Cannabis Group’s ‘False Claims’ on MMJ Protection
Ben Adlin - Published on June 29, 2017Read moreOne of the nation’s leading anti-cannabis groups issued a press release announcing the “elimination” of a crucial federal protection for state-legal medical cannabis.
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Cannabis Legalization Bills Make Splash in Congress
Gage Peake - Published on March 30, 2017Read moreFederal cannabis prohibition could soon come to an end thanks to a package of congressional bills introduced Thursday morning.
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Earl Blumenauer Handicaps Tuesday’s ‘Very Consequential’ Legalization Votes
Lisa Rough - Published on November 7, 2016Read moreThe Oregon congressman, famous for his bow ties and bicycle pins, has long been one of the strongest voices fighting for the end of federal cannabis prohibition.
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Cannabis Advocates Kick Off Democratic Convention in Philly’s Main Line Clubhouse
Jay Lassiter - Published on July 25, 2016Read moreOn the eve of the Democratic National Convention’s opening, America’s cannabis caucus held a fundraiser that put the party on notice: The era of legalization and legitimacy has arrived.
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Blumenauer Tells DNC to Put Some Teeth Into Its Legalization Plank Already
Leafly Staff - Published on July 8, 2016Read moreRep. Blumenauer wants the Dems to add the phrase: “We support ending the failed federal marijuana prohibition.”
