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House Committee Rejects Bipartisan Spending Bill Amendment Advancing Veteran Access To Medical Marijuana

House Committee Rejects Bipartisan Spending Bill Amendment Advancing Veteran Access To Medical Marijuana
Committee members had many disputes, among which was the disagreement over whether it is suitable to push for the policy reforms via spending legis…

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SAFE Banking, Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Approved In House As Part Of National Defense Act

SAFE Banking, Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Approved In House As Part Of National Defense Act
This brings a total of nine drug policy measures passed in the chamber as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week.
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Marijuana & Military Troops: House Lawmakers Approve Two Cannabis-Related Measures

Marijuana & Military Troops: House Lawmakers Approve Two Cannabis-Related Measures
House lawmakers approved two amendments to a must-pass defense spending bill concerning marijuana-related issues in the U.S. military.
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Marijuana & Military Troops: House Lawmakers Approve Two Cannabis-Related Measures

Marijuana & Military Troops: House Lawmakers Approve Two Cannabis-Related Measures
House lawmakers approved two amendments to a must-pass defense spending bill concerning marijuana-related issues in the U.S. military.
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Lawmakers Discuss Cannabis Bill That Would Have It All — Banking, Research, Veterans

Lawmakers Discuss Cannabis Bill That Would Have It All — Banking, Research, Veterans
There’s talk of combining two already existing bipartisan bills — the SAFE Banking Act and the HOPE Act.
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As Suicide Rates Surge, Nebraska Gov. Says There’s No Evidence Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD

As Suicide Rates Surge, Nebraska Gov. Says There’s No Evidence Cannabis Helps Veterans With PTSD
Staggering statistics show that on average, 17 veterans per day succumbed to suicide.
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Why The Military Should Have Reduced The Penalties For Getting Caught With Weed

Why The Military Should Have Reduced The Penalties For Getting Caught With Weed
The miliarty is shooting themselves in the foot trying to stop cannabis use.
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Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services

Military Veterans Can Use Medical Marijuana Without Losing Eligibility For Care And Services
Although marijuana use is still considered federally illegal, veteran participation in state marijuana programs does not affect eligibility for VA care and ser…

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Federal Foot-Dragging On Cannabis Rescheduling Hampers Vital Research, Harms Veterans And Millions More

Federal Foot-Dragging On Cannabis Rescheduling Hampers Vital Research, Harms Veterans And Millions More
The feds are not only facing mounting pressure from lawmakers and public health administrators, but also from powerful union and financial groups.
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