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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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Marijuana reformers say the president should promptly reclassify pot, not wait for Congress.

Paul Marini | January 31, 2014

Steven Nelson, U.S. News & World Report President Barack Obama said Thursday it's not his administration's job to reschedule marijuana, but supporters of rescinding the drug's federal classification as one of the most dangerous narcotics say the president is confused...

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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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Last Chance to Receive FREE Registration to our National Conference!

Paul Marini | January 29, 2014

 Get a Glimpse of #Unity14  There are only 3 days left to receive FREE registration to our 2nd Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference. Unity 2014 is your place to gather with other patients, providers, activists, medical and legal professionals from around the country;...

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President, Attorney General, and Senate Leader Voice Support for Reform, While DEA Rebukes Leadership

Paul Marini | January 28, 2014

In the past week and a half, three of the most prominent leaders in Washington, President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Attorney General Eric Holder, have all made announcements that signal now is the time to reform federal...

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ASA California Roundup: January 27, 2014

Paul Marini | January 27, 2014

Contents:Message from the CA Director - Unfinished BusinessCalifornia News Eric Holder Just Announced A Major Shift On U.S. Marijuana Policy (National) Roger Goodell: NFL may allow medical marijuana if it helps with concussions (National) California police have no interest in...

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