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Statement from Representative Blumenauer on the Vote to Allow Veterans Greater Access to Medical Marijuana

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2014. 

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On Wednesday, the House sadly voted 222-195 to deny veterans the opportunity to discuss medical marijuana with physicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), even in the 21 states and the District of Columbia where medical marijuana is legal.

But, there was a silver lining.

There was a spirited and very strong floor debate in support of the amendment. The move towards making marijuana reform less of a partisan issue…

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