Congressman Withdraws Veterans Marijuana Measure Amid VA Opposition

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) withdrew an amendment on Friday that would have allowed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients in states where it’s legal. The congressman, whose separate measure blocking the Justice Department from intervening in state-legal cannabis activities passed on the House floor on Thursday, told Marijuana … Continue reading Congressman Withdraws Veterans Marijuana Measure Amid VA Opposition