Tag: Congress
Government Employees in Washington D.C. may be Buying Legal Marijuana More Than you Think
A new study found that 11 percent of government employees reportedly bought legal marijuana through a dispensary in the D.C. area.
We all know that...
The FDA may Look Into Claims of Marijuana’s Health Benefits
The FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, implied the agency may start cracking down on companies claiming unsubstantiated benefits of medical marijuana.
Getting the FDA to admit...
GOP Senator Orrin Hatch is Coming Out in Support for Medical Marijuana
Sen. Orrin Hatch is suggesting that federal prohibition could be preventing key research into the effectiveness of medical marijuana.
A century of misinformation and propaganda...
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Criticizes Potential Federal Crackdown of Medical Marijuana
Governor Wolf says federal interference on medical marijuana could "force more suffering."
Criticism has been widespread after the House Committee on Rules blocked a vote on...
U.S. Congressman is Seeking to Shield Marijuana Research from Feds
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says that "no one should be afraid to do research on medical cannabis.”
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has come up...
Despite AG Sessions’ Wishes, Congress Could Be Ready to Finally Pass the Carers Act
Jeff Sessions seems to be going it alone in his pursuit to dismantle the legal marijuana industry.
It has been an eventful week for Jeff...
Jeff Sessions Asked Congress for Permission to Target Medical Marijuana Businesses
The Attorney General seems intent on dismantling the entire legal marijuana industry.
It has been a rough tenure so far for U.S. Attorney General Jeff...
New Budget Bill May Keep Sessions Far Away From State Medical Marijuana Laws
Despite Attorney General Jeff Sessions' open questioning of medical marijuana's safety and efficacy, Congress appears ready to remove him from the equation.
Keeping the federal...
New Bill in Congress Would Reschedule Marijuana if Approved
A bill to reschedule marijuana has been submitted by two Florida Congressional members.
The marijuana industry has grown at a historically quick pace despite many...
Members of Congress Introduce Bills to Regulate and Protect the Marijuana Industry
Several bills have been introduced in both houses of Congress that would address a host of concerns troubling the marijuana industry.
This week, two members...
