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Senators Renew Protections for Medical Marijuana

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US House Renews Protection For Medical Marijuana Businesses In DOJ Budget

For the second year in a row, and with 23 more votes in support than last year, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to

June 3, 2015 No Comments

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Medical Marijuana Policy

Federal Representatives Tell Attorney General To Stop Prosecuting Medical Marijuana Cases

Reps. Sam Farr, D-Calif., and Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder today insisting that he stop the federal prosecution of

April 8, 2015 34 Comments

Ending Marijuana Prohibition

Federal Measure Introduced To Form National Commission On Federal Marijuana Policy

Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation that would establish a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy. The proposed commission, inspired by the 1971 Shafer Commission on

April 18, 2013 4 Comments

Ending Marijuana Prohibition

Help Americans For Safe Access Lobby For HR 689 And HR 710

By Hunter Holliman, National Field Coordinator, Americans for Safe Access Representatives Earl Blumenauer and Sam Farr introduced legislation that will end the federal conflict with

February 18, 2013 1 Comment

Medical Marijuana Policy

‘Truth In Trials Act’ Allows A Fair Trial For Medical Marijuana Patients In Federal Court

The ‘Truth In Trials Act’ Would Create An Affirmative Defense In Federal Court For Medical Marijuana Patients US Representative Sam Farr (Dem-CA) has just introduced

July 18, 2012 1 Comment