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House Reps Demand Investigation of DOJ for Continued Crackdown on Medical Marijuana

Paul Marini | August 04, 2015

Late last week, Representatives Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and Sam Farr (D-CA) sent a letter to the Inspector General’s Office of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding an investigation into violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act regarding the continued raids and...

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California Weekly Roundup: August 3, 2015

Paul Marini | August 03, 2015

In the news: US Representative Dana Rohrabacher (pictured) Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News National California Local Events March 18-22, 2015 - National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference (Washington, DC) Court Support August 14, 2015 – Court Support for...

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Maryland's First Medical Marijuana Clinic Sees More Than 100 Prospective Patients

Paul Marini | August 03, 2015

By Brandi Bottalico NBC News 4 The first specialty clinic for medical marijuana opened in Annapolis in June and has seen more than 100 prospective patients -- even though the Maryland Medical Cannabis Program isn't expected to be operational for another...

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Check out ASA's Activist Newsletter today

Paul Marini | August 03, 2015

ASA's latest Activist Newsletter is out with the info you need to understand the issues and advocate effectively. From action in Congress and the first sentencing in the notorious Kettle Falls Five case to new medical cannabis laws in Washington...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2015

Paul Marini | August 02, 2015

In This Issue: Congressmen Call for Probe of Justice Department CARERS Act Gains Powerful Co-Sponsors New Medical Cannabis Laws in Effect in Washington State Oregon to Allow All Adults to Use Dispensaries Kettle Falls Five Defendant Sentenced to 16 Months...

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Christie’s Proposed 50 State War On Marijuana

Paul Marini | July 29, 2015

This morning New Jersey Governor Chris Christie set off a small firestorm saying he would use the power of the federal government to end state-level access to marijuana saying, “Marijuana is against the law in the states and it should...

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New Campaign Aims to Deepen Public Knowledge about Medical Marijuana

Paul Marini | July 29, 2015

Washington,  DC-  This morning Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched the Truth About Medical Marijuana educational website and accompanying event series. The Truth About Medical Marijuana will focus on emerging issues in the area of medical marijuana, including understanding the...

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Medical cannabis news and events from around the state

Paul Marini | July 27, 2015

Join me for another live Google Hangout tomorrow night at 8:00 PM PT. We will be talking about what pending medical cannabis legislation does and does not mean for patients and providers in California. You can be a part of he conversation...

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Senate Committee Backs Banking Access For Marijuana Businesses

Paul Marini | July 23, 2015

This afternoon the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted 16-14 on an amendment to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to have access to banking services. Currently both medical and recreational marijuana businesses are unable to access normal banking services because marijuana is...

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Florida residents, it's time to talk to your doctor about medical cannabis education

Paul Marini | July 23, 2015

Talking to your doctor is one of the most important parts of good health care. We know your health care is very important to you. Which is why we want to encourage you to talk to your physician about medical cannabis therapeutics and education. Whether you are already a patient...

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