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Psychedelics And Mental Health: FDA Stalls, But States Forge Ahead
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 3:23pm | 979The recent rejection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an application that would have authorized the use of MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reignited the already ongoing discussion on psychedelic-assisted therapies. This not only affects the 13 million...
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Republican Senator Would Vote For Almost Any Democrat Over Donald Trump In 2024 Election
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 6:32pm | 579Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is not a fan of former President Donald Trump. So much so, that he believes nearly all other candidates, regardless of party, are better options than Trump in the upcoming election. What To Know: According to a report from The Hill citing a recent interview...
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Biden's Exec Order Mentions Marijuana, Doc Says He's Fit & VP Harris Will Run With Him, Does Legal Weed Have A Chance?
Friday, February 17, 2023 - 2:01pm | 444President Biden signed a new executive order Thursday to address racial inequity, especially among underserved communities. The order, dubbed “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” seeks to...
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Schumer, Merkley, Booker & Other Senate Dems Push For Cannabis Banking Bill: 'We're Gaining Momentum'
Friday, February 3, 2023 - 12:40pm | 849Senate Democrats are not giving up on marijuana banking reform. Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) met Wednesday with several other Democratic senators to “ponder the path” that would push cannabis legislation toward approval in this Congress...
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Federal Framework For Cannabis Could Be The Answer, Says Former Senate Majority Leader Sharing His Evolution On Marijuana
Friday, August 19, 2022 - 9:13am | 1546Thomas Daschle, (D-SD) who served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2001 to 2003 and in the Senate from 1987-2005 is now a co-chair for the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation. In an opinion piece for The Hill, Daschle shared the...
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The Companies Paying For Abortion Travel: Tesla, Zillow And Many More
Friday, June 24, 2022 - 4:33pm | 1031The overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday — and resulting end to a half-century of federal abortion rights in the U.S. — is expected to lead to the procedure becoming illegal or restricted in about half of states. Major American corporations are responding by covering travel expenses...
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Sen Steve Daines Says SAFE Banking Act Has Enough Votes To Pass As Standalone, Is This True?
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 12:14pm | 1058The Senate has been under a lot of pressure from all sides over the last few weeks to pass the cannabis SAFE Banking Act. Now, senators are trying to push for marijuana banking legislation to be included in a bigger package aimed at improving U.S. competitiveness, which would...
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Who Is Standing In The Way Of Marijuana Legalization? GOP Support For Cannabis Growing Though Slowly
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 1:13pm | 1535Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently revealed that in a joint effort with his colleagues, he plans to reach out to Republican senators to find out what "they want" to see included in a bill to legalize cannabis federally. The Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (...
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Colorado Governor Polis Pardons Over 1300 People For Minor Marijuana Crimes
Friday, December 31, 2021 - 1:07pm | 341On Thursday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pardoned 1,351 people for minor marijuana possession crimes, The Hill reported. Apart from granting individuals pardons for drug charges by inking an executive order, Polis also lifted lifting three commutations and fifteen other individual pardons for...
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This Small-Cap Media Stock Has Outperformed Disney, Comcast In The Last 5 Years: Can It Keep The Run Going?
Monday, September 13, 2021 - 7:25pm | 541A small media company that owns one of the top portfolios of big four network television stations has outperformed media giants and could continue to see strong returns with acquisitions, sports wagering launches and share buybacks. About Nexstar Media: The largest local television and media...
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Gap, Macy's, Nike And More Face UPS Delivery Delays Due To Soaring Cyber Monday Demand
Thursday, December 3, 2020 - 12:15pm | 493The surge in online shopping during the pandemic could put pressure on delivery companies like FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE: UPS). This demand has led to UPS putting limits on the number of packages delivered from certain customers. What Happened: The Wall...
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Keystone XL Pipeline Hits Another Snag As Judge Cancels Critical Permit
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 2:15pm | 485The political terrain for the Keystone XL pipeline is looking rough again. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris revoked a critical water-crossing permit for the $8-billion project, citing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ inadequate assessment of effects on endangered river species...
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Facebook Hires State Department Lawyer As It Faces Regulatory Issues
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 10:46am | 408Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has poached Jennifer Newstead, legal adviser to the State Department, as its new general counsel, The Wall Street Journal reported. What Happened Newstead was appointed by President Donald Trump to act as the State Department's top legal adviser, according...
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DOJ Seeks IP Addresses, Emails Of Visitors To Website Organizing Anti-Trump Demonstrations
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 9:50am | 457In a case with potential First Amendment repercussions, the U.S. Department of Justice is demanding the IP addresses of people who visited a website that helps organize protests against President Donald Trump, according to the hosting domain. The hosting domain Dreamhost said in a blog post that it...
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Your Quick, Handy Guide To The Grand Jury Investigation That Could Bring Down The President
Monday, August 7, 2017 - 2:00pm | 792The convening of a grand jury to look into Russia’s meddling in U.S. politics guarantees the issue will be a long, taxing drag on President Donald Trump’s already side-tracked agenda, his family and the keyboard he uses to vent on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). Though the grand jury’s...