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Americans for Safe Access Welcomes New Puerto Rico Chapter

Paul Marini | June 23, 2016

On May 31, 2016, Puerto Rico for Safe Access was officially welcomed by Americans for Safe Access as the first Chapter this organization has on the geographic areas encompassing the Caribbean and Latin America, thus expanding their reach and support...

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Medical Cannabis Advocates and CARERS Act Sponsors Hold Senate Briefing Urging Immediate Protection for Patients

Paul Marini | June 21, 2016

Washington, D.C. - Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) presented a briefing on the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act (S. 683/H.R. 1538) with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The briefing featured policy experts and medical cannabis (marijuana) stakeholders who...

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Medical Marijuana Research Act Removes Barriers for Research but Doesn’t Protect State Programs and Patients

Paul Marini | June 20, 2016

Washington, DC - Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is encouraged by the introduction of the bicameral and bipartisan medical cannabis (marijuana) research bill, the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2016. The original sponsors in the House; Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Sam Farr...

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Your Weekly Source for Medical Cannabis News & Information

Paul Marini | June 20, 2016

Get all the news, events, action alerts, & more... News  Events  Take Action Now   Court Support  ASA Website Spotlight   Chapter & Affiliate Meetings 

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Patient-Advocates Across the State go Door-to-Door to Drive Support

Paul Marini | June 16, 2016

Urbandale, IOWA - Today, patients, caregivers, and advocates held a press conference to kick off a signature drive for a petition addressed to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) asking him to give the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act (S.683)...

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Gaining Momentum - Senate Judiciary Member Al Franken Signs on to CARERS Act

Paul Marini | June 15, 2016

On Tuesday, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) became the 20th senator to sign on to the CARERS Act (S. 683). With the news, Franken has become the second senator on the Judiciary Committee in recent months to become a CARERS cosponsor,...

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Your Weekly Source for Medical Cannabis News & Information

Paul Marini | June 13, 2016

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Nearly 9 Out of 10 Americans Support Access to Medical Cannabis

Paul Marini | June 07, 2016

A recent national poll has shown support for medical cannabis stands at 89%. The poll was conducted May 24 – 30 by Quinnipiac University, surveying 1,561 registered voters nationwide. This poll closely mirrors the results of a 2014 CNN/ORC national...

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Your Weekly Source for Medical Cannabis News & Information

Paul Marini | June 06, 2016

Get all the news, events, action alerts, & more... News  Events  Take Action Now   Court Support  ASA Website Spotlight   Chapter & Affiliate Meetings 

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ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2016

Paul Marini | June 03, 2016

In This Issue: Ohio Set to Become the 26th Medical Cannabis State New Cannabis Laboratory Accreditation Program Announced House Votes to Lift Gag on VA Doctors California Citizen Lobby Day Yields Results Activist Profile: Erin Miller, Iowa ACTION ALERT: Keep...

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