GOP House Backs State Medical Marijuana Laws

[liberalnurse]

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/gop-house-backs-state-medical-marijuana-laws-23923410



"Public opinion is shifting," Rohrabacher said, noting a recent Pew Research Center survey that found 61 percent of Republicans support medical marijuana. The numbers are higher for independents and Democrats.

"Despite this overwhelming shift of public opinion, the federal government continues its hard line of oppression against medical marijuana," he said.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., told opponents that "this train has already left the station." While almost 4 out of 5 Republicans opposed the amendment, it picked up GOP supporters from libertarians like Justin Amash, R-Mich., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and moderates such as Fred Upton, R-Mich., and Jon Runyan, R-N.J. Democrats opposed were typically more moderate



Winning..:D

[Bern]

Urge the DEA to Reschedule Marijuana

22 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis while Congress is currently considering legislation to prohibit the Department of Justice from interfering with these medical marijuana programs. These 22 states, the District of Columbia, and hundreds of members of Congress all recognize the importance of allowing Americans to have safe and legal access to this promising treatment option.

Unfortunately, because cannabis and its components, including the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD), are classified as Schedule I drugs and substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), it is very difficult for researchers to perform studies on the safety and efficacy of marijuana. Schedule I classification also means all medical marijuana programs are illegal under federal law. The Epilepsy Foundation believes that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) must reschedule marijuana and its components to Schedule II or lower, so scientists can more easily research the connection between seizures and cannabis, including cannabidiol, and state medical marijuana programs can operate legally, safely and effectively throughout the country.

There is no “one size fits all” treatment option for epilepsy, and about a third of people living with epilepsy suffer from uncontrolled or intractable seizures, despite available treatments. This can lead to disability, injury, and even death. People living with uncontrolled seizures have reported beneficial effects and reduced seizure activity when using medical marijuana, especially CBD oil. This is why people living with uncontrolled seizures turn to medical cannabis when all other options have failed.

Please urge the DEA to reschedule marijuana and remove bureaucratic and financial barriers that currently make it more difficult for researchers to study the connection between seizures and cannabis. Click Take Action or fill out the form below to contact your Representative today.

http://capwiz.com/efa/issues/alert/?alertid=63248756

[liberalnurse]

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[Bern]

Apparently, it passed the house:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?454301-Rand-Paul-and-Cory-Booker-to-offer-amdt-to-protect-state-medical-marijuana-laws