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ASA California Roundup: February 10, 2014

Paul Marini | February 10, 2014

Contents:Message from the CA Director - Fremont and Santa Monica California News Medical marijuana providers raided (Mohave) California Police Now Want To Regulate Medical Pot — Right Out of Existence (California) Fresno County supervisors close loophole on marijuana ban (Fresno...

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Obama resists using his power to ease marijuana laws

Paul Marini | February 09, 2014

Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle When it comes to the regulation of marijuana, President Obama has had a hard time squaring his words with his actions - most notably, his campaign promise to defer to state medical marijuana laws, followed...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Feb 2014

Paul Marini | February 05, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE New York Becomes 21st Medical Cannabis State Obama Administration Sets Stage for Policy Change NFL Commissioner Says League May Consider Medical Cannabis Florida Voters Will Decide Medical Cannabis Initiative Connecticut Announces Four Production Licensees Massachusetts Approves 20...

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“There’s no known dose of cannabis that could kill a human,” Dr. Alan Shackelford said

Paul Marini | February 04, 2014

Katie Rucke, MintPress News Controversy has once again ensued over whether a person can die from consuming too much marijuana, after British pathologist Dr. Kudair Hussein ruled that 31-year-old Gemma Moss died this past October from “cannabis poisoning” after smoking...

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Ask your US Representative to sign Rep. Blumenhauer's letter

Paul Marini | February 03, 2014

US Representative Earl Blumenhauer (D-OR) is sending a letter to President Obama asking him to follow his recent comments on cannabis and its classification under federal law with action. Will you call your US Representative today and ask him or...

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ASA California Roundup: February 3, 2014

Paul Marini | February 03, 2014

Contents:Message from the CA Director - Hello from Washington, DCCalifornia News Obama Says Easing Marijuana Restrictions a Job for Congress (National) Banks Still Won't Touch Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (California) Why California Weed Is Still the Best (California) Tough medical marijuana...

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Obama Urged to Use Executive Powers to Reclassify Marijuana

Paul Marini | February 03, 2014

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Drug reform advocates are calling on President Obama to use his executive authority to reclassify marijuana in line with his own recently stated views. In an interview with The New Yorker magazine last month, Obama said...

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Conference speakers emphasize need for prospective shop owners to be good neighbors

Paul Marini | February 01, 2014

John Darling, The Mail Tribune Marijuana advocates say attempts by local governments to derail cannabis-related businesses could gain traction if business owners fail to be good neighbors.

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Obama Administration and Congress can each reclassify marijuana for medical use

Paul Marini | January 31, 2014

Washington, D.C. -- Medical Marijuana advocates are telling President Obama he has the power to reclassify marijuana after he said today it is up to Congress. In an exclusive CNN interview, President Barack Obama responded to a question about the...

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Medical marijuana in Oregon: Be a good neighbor, California marijuana advocate tells prospective dispensary owners

Paul Marini | January 31, 2014

Noelle Crombie, The Oregonian Medical marijuana retailers in Oregon need to shift their focus from staying out of jail to being stand-up business owners who sweep their sidewalks each morning and donate to local charities, a California marijuana advocate told...

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