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ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2015

Paul Marini | December 05, 2015

In this issue: International Patient Coalition Seeks UN Action Advocates Urge Obama to Fire DEA Chief Senate Votes to Let VA Doctors Recommend Minnesota Adds Pain to Qualifying Conditions New York Enacts Emergency Measure Florida Selects Five Nurseries to Cultivate...

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Attention Iowa: Email Senator Grassley Urging him to Call for a Hearing on the CARERS Act

Paul Marini | December 03, 2015

The CARERS Act is the most comprehensive piece of federal medical marijuana legislation ever introduced in Congress. Introduced in the Senate by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the bipartisan legislation would remedy the state-federal...

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Happy Giving Tuesday ➝ Give the Gift of Safe Access!

Paul Marini | December 01, 2015

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back! Make a generous contribution today and join us in celebrating this new tradition of global generosity. Your contribution of $5, $35, $50, or more, will go a long way towards ensuring ASA has...

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Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state

Paul Marini | November 30, 2015

ASA California Weekly Roundup: November 30, 2015  The California Weekly Roundup, a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA), is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. CCSA is...

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New Yorkers, it's time to talk to your doctor about medical cannabis education

Paul Marini | November 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...

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Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state

Paul Marini | November 23, 2015

ASA California Weekly Roundup: November 23, 2015  The California Roundup a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access, is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. The California Campaign for...

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Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state

Paul Marini | November 17, 2015

ASA California Weekly Roundup: November 16, 2015  The California Roundup a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access, is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. The California Campaign for...

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Medical Cannabis Patient Advocates to Address World Health Organization

Paul Marini | November 16, 2015

GENEVA—Today medical cannabis patient advocates representing 27 countries will be addressing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) in Geneva, in hopes of reshaping international policies that affect the health and safety of millions of patients using cannabis and cannabis...

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Senate Approves Veterans Medical Cannabis Access, but 'Gag Order' Remains in Effect

Paul Marini | November 11, 2015

On Tuesday, the Senate approved the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016 which contained the Veterans Equal Access Amendment. If signed into law, the amendment would forbid the Veterans Administration from punishing...

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DEA Chief Shows Yet Again He Has No Clue About Marijuana

Paul Marini | November 09, 2015

DEA Chief Administrator Chuck Rosenberg has once again managed to stick his foot in his mouth about cannabis. Earlier this week, Rosenberg stated that the notion of patients finding therapeutic relief from cannabis bothered him, going on to say "don't call it...

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