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The Cromnibus Deal Includes A ‘Stunning Victory’ On Marijuana Legalization

Paul Marini | December 11, 2014

Nicole Flatow, Think Progress Members of Congress drew the ire of Washington, D.C. residents when they inserted a rider into the budget deal that would effectively block Washington, D.C. from fully legalizing recreational marijuana.

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Come out for a night of fun & support safe access!

Paul Marini | December 11, 2014

Sherry Glaser's one woman show is coming to Sonoma County this weekend! After the Emerald Cup on Sunday, December 14th, Sherry is hosting an after party at Arlene Francis Center. She has done two showings of "Taking the High Road,...

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Congress Set to Pass Landmark Medical Marijuana Legislation

Paul Marini | December 10, 2014

A historic provision to prohibit the Department of Justice from interfering with state medical marijuana programs has been included in the Congressional budget bill set to pass Congress later this week. On Tuesday evening, the final version of "Consolidated and Further Continuing...

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Congress moves to end war on medical marijuana

Paul Marini | December 10, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle In a potential “stunning victory” for medical marijuana advocates, the U.S. Congress is ready to-defund the federal war on medical marijuana.

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Funding bill takes aim at Obama regs

Paul Marini | December 10, 2014

Lydia Wheeler, The Hill The trillion-dollar government spending bill now before Congress contains language designed to roll back a number of regulations issued under President Obama.

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Historic measure is similar to House amendment passed earlier this year aimed at ending DOJ/DEA interference

Paul Marini | December 09, 2014

Washington, DC -- The House and Senate Appropriations leadership has hammered out a budget bill that includes an historic amendment to curb federal Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement in medical marijuana states. The measure, which was originally passed by the...

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Trillion-dollar package is a big step forward, but also step back for reformers

Paul Marini | December 09, 2014

Steven Nelson, U.S. News & World Report The $1.1 trillion federal spending package unveiled Tuesday evening after backdoor negotiations would end the federal crackdown on state-sanctioned medical marijuana, but also contains language appearing to block legalization of the drug in...

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California docs: ‘Stop denying organs to marijuana patients’

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle California’s leading medical body voted unanimously over the weekend to help end the practice of denying organ transplants to patients based solely on their lawful medical cannabis use.

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Two new medical cannabis bills in CA (and more on the way)

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Two new medical cannabis bills in CA (and more on the way) State & Local News: California, Fresno, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Humboldt, San Diego, Santa Rosa, and El Dorado Public Meetings & Events: Santa Rosa, Washington...

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CMA resolution comes as California lawmakers consider introducing a bill to address widespread problem of transplant denials

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

San Diego, CA -- The California Medical Association (CMA) voted unanimously this weekend to urge transplant clinics in the state against removing patients from organ transplant lists based on their medical marijuana status or use. The CMA House of Delegates...

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