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Was The House Vote On The MORE Act A Strategic Mistake?

Was The House Vote On The MORE Act A Strategic Mistake?
As the dust around voting settles, cannabis industry experts say the upper chamber’s current Republican control could jeopardize the effort.
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Why Advocates Say MORE Act Falls Short In Restorative Justice

Why Advocates Say MORE Act Falls Short In Restorative Justice
The House passage on Friday was not supported by all in the cannabis space.
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Cannabis Got A Big Win In Congress, But Legal Cannabis Isn’t Around The Corner

Cannabis just had a victory in Congress. But the industry and its supporters may not want to get too excited just yet. The US House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill to end the federal prohibition on cannabis. But the historic vote on the land…

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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition

The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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Now That UN Accepts Marijuana, What Excuse Does Congress Have To Uphold Prohibition?

Now That UN Accepts Marijuana, What Excuse Does Congress Have To Uphold Prohibition?
Congress, presidents, and governmental agencies have had more than enough excuses over the years for not wanting to legalize marijuana in the United States.
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The MORE Act Will Not Legalize Cannabis Nationwide — Not Like You’re Thinking

The MORE Act Will Not Legalize Cannabis Nationwide — Not Like You’re Thinking
The MORE Act ends federal marijuana prohibition and the criminalization of cannabis by descheduling marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Senate Republicans Balk At Democratic House Move To Legalize Marijuana

Senate Republicans Balk At Democratic House Move To Legalize Marijuana
Opposing forces think legalizing marijuana should be postponed until Congress can pass a COVID relief bill.
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A Deeper Dive Ahead Of A Key Day In Congress For Cannabis

A Deeper Dive Ahead Of A Key Day In Congress For Cannabis
The vote in the House will mark the first time that the House or the Senate has ever voted as a full chamber on legislation to end the federal cannabis prohibition
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