Articles tagged with "policy"
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Tom Marino Out as Trump’s Drug Czar Nominee, Again
The Associated Press - Published on October 17, 2017Read moreThe Pennsylvania politico withdrew in May, citing his mother’s illness. Now he gets booted for fueling America’s opioid crisis.
Senate Stunner: Orrin Hatch Passionately Defends Medical Marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 13, 2017Read moreHis new bill pushes research, and his Senate floor speech was a shocking turnabout for a longtime prohibitionist.
Tom Marino Back in Running to Be Trump’s ‘Drug Czar’
Gage Peake - Published on September 5, 2017Read moreThe White House has announced that President Donald Trump intends to nominate US Rep. Tom Marino to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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Australian Report Assesses Diversion for Cannabis Offenses
Joe Wilson - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreHave you ever been cautioned or warned for a minor cannabis possession instead of being hauled into court on a formal charge? Chances are that both you and society are better off for it, at least according to a new report from the Australian National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund. So-called diversion programs for minor […]
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Did Trump Just Fire Drug Czar Nominee Tom Marino?
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 3, 2017Read moreThe would-be drug czar is now the won’t-be drug czar, according to a report in U.S. News.
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NFL Commish Stays Willfully Blind on Medical Cannabis Policy
Gage Peake - Published on April 28, 2017Read moreIt appears the NFL would rather continue giving its players addicting and deadly pain killers like Toradol, rather than letting them try medical cannabis.
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Trump Taps Tom Marino as Drug Czar. That’s Good (and Bad) for Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 11, 2017Read moreThe Pennsylvania Congressman voted against drug reform, but he isn’t an anti-cannabis obsessive.
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AG Nominee Sessions Headed to a Full Senate Vote
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 31, 2017Read moreThough the ultimate outcome—passage out of committee—was expected a week ago, few expected such a close tally.
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How to Contact Senators About Jeff Sessions
Ben Adlin - Published on January 30, 2017Read moreAfter a hectic first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, senators are scheduled to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general.
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Senators Call for Cannabis Banking Reform
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2016Read moreA bipartisan group of Senators contacted a federal financial institute asking for guidance on the woes of banking in the cannabis industry. Will they respond?
