Articles tagged with "Congress"
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We’re Watching the Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearings So You Don’t Have To
Leafly Staff - Published on January 10, 2017Read moreIf confirmed, Trump’s nominee for US attorney general could determine the future of legal cannabis in the country.
Senators Call for Cannabis Banking Reform
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2016Read moreA bipartisan group of Senators contacted a federal financial institute asking for guidance on the woes of banking in the cannabis industry. Will they respond?
Lawmakers Face Off After House GOP Scraps Veterans Access Amendment
Tyler Newman - Published on June 28, 2016Read moreWhile Democrats held a nighttime sit-in for gun safety last week, House Republicans quietly removed language from a bill that would have allowed veterans safer access to medical cannabis.
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Congressman ‘Appalled’ at House GOP for Rejecting Cannabis Banking Measure
Lisa Rough - Published on June 22, 2016Read more“How many more armed robberies must we witness and security guards lives lost before we take action?” asked Colorado Democrat Rep. Ed Perlmutter.
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Federal Bill Would End Postal Service’s Cannabis Ad Ban
Lisa Rough - Published on February 4, 2016Read moreCongressional representatives from Oregon are uniting to push for progress on cannabis advertising.
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Congressman Fudges Stats About Blacks to Back Up Prohibition
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2016Read moreU.S. Rep. Andy Harris defended his opposition to cannabis by citing statistics about black Americans that aren’t only wrong but could be considered downright offensive.
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Obama Supports D.C. Cannabis with New Budget Proposal
Lisa Rough - Published on February 4, 2015Read morePresident Obama’s budget proposal for 2016 contains a little beacon of hope for Washington, D.C. residents who are frustrated by Congress’ efforts to block retail cannabis legalization.
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New Mayor Says Washington D.C. May Sue Congress Over Cannabis Legalization
Sara Dilley - Published on January 5, 2015Read moreThe new mayor of Washington D.C., Muriel Bowser, says the city will “explore every option” to enforce cannabis law, even if that means suing Congress.
