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Bernie Sanders Backs Bill To Punish States With Harsh Marijuana Laws
Several potential rival presidential candidates are teaming up on legislation to end the federal war on marijuana.
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is signing on as a co-sponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act, introduced last year by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).
Many political observers expect that Booker and Sanders will compete for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another rumored contender, is also a co-sponsor of the bill.
Although the three senators may be just months away from the start of a hard-fought political nominating contest, they are linking arms in support of the most far-reaching cannabis reform bill ever to have been filed in Congress.
"Leaders in the Democratic Party are increasingly recognizing that leading the charge on legalization is not only good policy, but good politics," Justin Strekal, political director of NORML, said in an interview. "The constituencies which the party claims to stand for are the ones who have most felt the weight of prohibition and the lifelong consequences of prohibition."
The Marijuana Justice Act, if passed, would not only remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act so that states could legalize without federal interference, but would also withhold funding from states that maintain criminalization and continue to have racially disproportionate arrest and incarceration rates for cannabis.
Bernie Sanders
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@SenSanders
We are spending $80 billion locking people up. Think about what it would mean if we invested that money in our people instead of more jails
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Bernie Sanders Backs Bill To Punish States With Harsh Marijuana Laws
Several potential rival presidential candidates are teaming up on legislation to end the federal war on marijuana.
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is signing on as a co-sponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act, introduced last year by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).
Many political observers expect that Booker and Sanders will compete for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another rumored contender, is also a co-sponsor of the bill.
Although the three senators may be just months away from the start of a hard-fought political nominating contest, they are linking arms in support of the most far-reaching cannabis reform bill ever to have been filed in Congress.
"Leaders in the Democratic Party are increasingly recognizing that leading the charge on legalization is not only good policy, but good politics," Justin Strekal, political director of NORML, said in an interview. "The constituencies which the party claims to stand for are the ones who have most felt the weight of prohibition and the lifelong consequences of prohibition."
The Marijuana Justice Act, if passed, would not only remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act so that states could legalize without federal interference, but would also withhold funding from states that maintain criminalization and continue to have racially disproportionate arrest and incarceration rates for cannabis.
Bernie Sanders
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@SenSanders
We are spending $80 billion locking people up. Think about what it would mean if we invested that money in our people instead of more jails
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Bernie Sanders Backs Bill To Punish States With Harsh Marijuana Laws
Several potential rival presidential candidates are teaming up on legislation to end the federal war on marijuana.
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is signing on as a co-sponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act, introduced last year by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).
Many political observers expect that Booker and Sanders will compete for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another rumored contender, is also a co-sponsor of the bill.
Although the three senators may be just months away from the start of a hard-fought political nominating contest, they are linking arms in support of the most far-reaching cannabis reform bill ever to have been filed in Congress.
"Leaders in the Democratic Party are increasingly recognizing that leading the charge on legalization is not only good policy, but good politics," Justin Strekal, political director of NORML, said in an interview. "The constituencies which the party claims to stand for are the ones who have most felt the weight of prohibition and the lifelong consequences of prohibition."
The Marijuana Justice Act, if passed, would not only remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act so that states could legalize without federal interference, but would also withhold funding from states that maintain criminalization and continue to have racially disproportionate arrest and incarceration rates for cannabis.
Bernie Sanders
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@SenSanders
We are spending $80 billion locking people up. Think about what it would mean if we invested that money in our people instead of more jails
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Yes sir!! 89's and 90's were tasty! Good Luck John & ALL!
Great day all! Congrats! Long & Strong! Just sour I didn't pick up MORE shares when I thought I saw the bottom around 2.9 last week or so. Oh well. Green is Green and looking healthy!
GLTA!
Aurora to build new cannabis facility in Alberta's Medicine Hat
Aurora says the new facility, to be named "Aurora Sun," will be the size of 21 football fields and 50 per cent larger than its "Aurora Sky" operation at Edmonton International Airport.
https://www.bnn.ca/aurora-to-build-new-cannabis-facility-in-alberta-s-medicine-hat-1.1059330
EDMONTON - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB.TO) says it is acquiring about 29 hectares of land in Medicine Hat, Alta., to build a new high-tech cannabis facility.
The company says a memorandum of understanding with the city includes a prospective 10-year, 42 megawatt energy supply agreement.
Aurora says the new facility, to be named "Aurora Sun," will be the size of 21 football fields and 50 per cent larger than its "Aurora Sky" operation at Edmonton International Airport.
The first planting in Medicine Hat is expected in the first half of 2019, with completion slated for the second half of the year.
Once in operation, Aurora says the new facility will boost its total capacity to more than 430,000 kilograms per year.
The company currently operates facilities in Mountain View County, Alta., and in Pointe-Claire on Montreal's West Island. It is also completing a facility in Lachute, Que.
Because the company has "such strong fundamentals" Lol..
Who knows but shes looking ugly lately.. Keep loading, keeps going down harder.
Can we see a day or two Green?
The only way we see Green now is when Mars does a letter or radio show.. then all drops the next day. that's pretty weak IMO even though I am here long not going anywhere, would like to see a change from the non stop bloodbath.
GLTA!
Got More .93's ..
I think this will stick around. Trump bong hits last longer than Sessions, Sessions couldn't even hold it in. I know things may still be volatile but in my opinion, this helps in many many ways and next week should look good and moving forward.
GLTA! Lets go Namaste!
Agreed Boss! This is amazing news for all of us. Like I had been saying for a while but you guys said no way, but Trump does have a huge impact on the whole MJ sector and its good to see that he is supporting states' rights and does not agree with Sessions!
I'm Celebrating heavily today, I feel like this is a MAJOR part of what I was waiting to hear/see, now I can smoke and relax knowing the sector just got a boost like this.
GLTA!!
Trump, Gardner strike deal on legalized marijuana
This is HUGE News for MJ!! Since RXMD was holding back until the laws are more stable.. this should help us tremendously in the future once they get more involved and have more hope now!! It is boosting all my MJ stocks as soon as news went out. GLTA!! Lets go RXMD
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-gardner-strike-deal-on-legalized-marijuana-ending-standoff-over-justice-nominees/2018/04/13/2ac3b35a-3f3a-11e8-912d-16c9e9b37800_story.html?utm_term=.d9c086c7565a
Trump, Gardner strike deal on legalized marijuana, ending standoff over Justice nominees
HUGE NEWS!!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-gardner-strike-deal-on-legalized-marijuana-ending-standoff-over-justice-nominees/2018/04/13/2ac3b35a-3f3a-11e8-912d-16c9e9b37800_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.cf23fea8a67b
President Trump has promised a top Senate Republican that he will support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized marijuana — defusing a months-long standoff between Sen. Cory Gardner and the administration over Justice Department nominees.
In January, the Colorado Republican said he would block all DOJ nominations after Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo that heightened the prospect of a federal marijuana crackdown in states that had legalized the substance. Gardner’s home state made recreational marijuana legal in 2014.
In a phone call late Wednesday, Trump told Gardner that despite the DOJ memo, the marijuana industry in Colorado will not be targeted, the senator said in a statement Friday. Satisfied, the first-term senator is now backing down from his nominee blockade.
“Since the campaign, President Trump has consistently supported states’ rights to decide for themselves how best to approach marijuana,” Gardner said Friday. “Late Wednesday, I received a commitment from the President that the Department of Justice’s rescission of the Cole memo will not impact Colorado’s legal marijuana industry.”
He added: “Furthermore, President Trump has assured me that he will support a federalism-based legislative solution to fix this states’ rights issue once and for all. Because of these commitments, I have informed the Administration that I will be lifting my remaining holds on Department of Justice nominees.”
Gardner, who heads the campaign operation charged with hanging on to the Republicans’ Senate majority, was irate in January when Sessions revoked guidance from the Obama administration, known as the Cole memo, that had discouraged prosecutors from enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that had legalized the drug.
Especially infuriating, from Gardner’s perspective, was that Sessions had pledged during his confirmation process for attorney general he would leave states that had legalized marijuana alone, according to the senator.
The January memo from Sessions stated prosecutors should use their discretion in weighing whether charges were warranted, rather than abiding by the Obama-era guidance.
Trump has held a sharply different view from Sessions on the issue. During the presidential campaign, Trump said in an interview with KUSA-TV in Colorado that he said “it’s up to the states” on the marijuana issue.
Trump “does respect Colorado’s right to decide for themselves how to best approach this issue,” White House legislative affairs director Marc Short said in an interview Friday.
Gardner held up about 20 Justice nominees, a significant number considering Senate Republicans and the White House have for months accused Democrats of slowing down consideration of other Trump picks.
“Clearly, we’ve expressed our frustration with the delay with a lot of our nominees and feel that too often, senators hijack a nominee for a policy solution,” Short said. “So we’re reluctant to reward that sort of behavior. But at the same time, we’re anxious to get our team at the Department of Justice.”
A bill has not been finalized, but Gardner has been talking quietly with other senators about a legislative fix that would, in effect, make clear the federal government cannot interfere with states that have voted to legalize marijuana.
Trump, Gardner strike deal on legalized marijuana, ending standoff over Justice nominees
HUGE!!
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President Trump has promised a top Senate Republican that he will support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized marijuana — defusing a months-long standoff between Sen. Cory Gardner and the administration over Justice Department nominees.
In January, the Colorado Republican said he would block all DOJ nominations after Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo that heightened the prospect of a federal marijuana crackdown in states that had legalized the substance. Gardner’s home state made recreational marijuana legal in 2014.
In a phone call late Wednesday, Trump told Gardner that despite the DOJ memo, the marijuana industry in Colorado will not be targeted, the senator said in a statement Friday. Satisfied, the first-term senator is now backing down from his nominee blockade.
“Since the campaign, President Trump has consistently supported states’ rights to decide for themselves how best to approach marijuana,” Gardner said Friday. “Late Wednesday, I received a commitment from the President that the Department of Justice’s rescission of the Cole memo will not impact Colorado’s legal marijuana industry.”
He added: “Furthermore, President Trump has assured me that he will support a federalism-based legislative solution to fix this states’ rights issue once and for all. Because of these commitments, I have informed the Administration that I will be lifting my remaining holds on Department of Justice nominees.”
Gardner, who heads the campaign operation charged with hanging on to the Republicans’ Senate majority, was irate in January when Sessions revoked guidance from the Obama administration, known as the Cole memo, that had discouraged prosecutors from enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that had legalized the drug.
Especially infuriating, from Gardner’s perspective, was that Sessions had pledged during his confirmation process for attorney general he would leave states that had legalized marijuana alone, according to the senator.
The January memo from Sessions stated prosecutors should use their discretion in weighing whether charges were warranted, rather than abiding by the Obama-era guidance.
Trump has held a sharply different view from Sessions on the issue. During the presidential campaign, Trump said in an interview with KUSA-TV in Colorado that he said “it’s up to the states” on the marijuana issue.
Trump “does respect Colorado’s right to decide for themselves how to best approach this issue,” White House legislative affairs director Marc Short said in an interview Friday.
Gardner held up about 20 Justice nominees, a significant number considering Senate Republicans and the White House have for months accused Democrats of slowing down consideration of other Trump picks.
“Clearly, we’ve expressed our frustration with the delay with a lot of our nominees and feel that too often, senators hijack a nominee for a policy solution,” Short said. “So we’re reluctant to reward that sort of behavior. But at the same time, we’re anxious to get our team at the Department of Justice.”
A bill has not been finalized, but Gardner has been talking quietly with other senators about a legislative fix that would, in effect, make clear the federal government cannot interfere with states that have voted to legalize marijuana.
Boehner's ‘Bombshell’ Weed Reversal ‘Monumental’ For Marijuana
Making a BIGGER comeback SOON!?
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The pot industry panicked when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ended the government’s hands-off policy on weed. Today, it can breathe a bit easier as former Republican House Speaker John Boehner joins the advisory board of U.S. cannabis producer Acreage Holdings.
“It is difficult to overstate the impact of this monumental event for the U.S. cannabis sector,” Vahan Ajamian, analyst at Beacon Securities Ltd., wrote in a note Wednesday.
The announcement that Boehner and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld will advise Acreage, a private company, “should send shockwaves throughout the industry and act as a positive catalyst for the sector as a whole,” Ajamian said.
Boehner’s move marks a fundamental shift for a man who said nine years ago he was “unalterably opposed” to legalization, and indicates that pot is increasingly supported by the American establishment even if the Attorney General still believes “good people don’t smoke marijuana.”
Pot stocks, many of which are listed in Canada because of U.S. legal uncertainty, have been struggling this year after nearly tripling in 2017. The BI Global Cannabis Competitive Peers index has lost more than one third of its value since the beginning of the year, partly spurred by Sessions’ move in January. Canada plans to legalize recreational use later this year -- following California’s steps to do so Jan. 1.
Ajamian believes U.S. cannabis producers “represent the next wave of outsized returns for investors” once the halo of legalization in Canada fades. Beacon calls Boehner’s appointment to Acreage’s advisory board a "bombshell" that may help "legitimize" the sector and generate investor interest.
Boehner's ‘Bombshell’ Weed Reversal ‘Monumental’ For Marijuana
Making a BIGGER comeback SOON!?
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The pot industry panicked when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ended the government’s hands-off policy on weed. Today, it can breathe a bit easier as former Republican House Speaker John Boehner joins the advisory board of U.S. cannabis producer Acreage Holdings.
“It is difficult to overstate the impact of this monumental event for the U.S. cannabis sector,” Vahan Ajamian, analyst at Beacon Securities Ltd., wrote in a note Wednesday.
The announcement that Boehner and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld will advise Acreage, a private company, “should send shockwaves throughout the industry and act as a positive catalyst for the sector as a whole,” Ajamian said.
Boehner’s move marks a fundamental shift for a man who said nine years ago he was “unalterably opposed” to legalization, and indicates that pot is increasingly supported by the American establishment even if the Attorney General still believes “good people don’t smoke marijuana.”
Pot stocks, many of which are listed in Canada because of U.S. legal uncertainty, have been struggling this year after nearly tripling in 2017. The BI Global Cannabis Competitive Peers index has lost more than one third of its value since the beginning of the year, partly spurred by Sessions’ move in January. Canada plans to legalize recreational use later this year -- following California’s steps to do so Jan. 1.
Ajamian believes U.S. cannabis producers “represent the next wave of outsized returns for investors” once the halo of legalization in Canada fades. Beacon calls Boehner’s appointment to Acreage’s advisory board a "bombshell" that may help "legitimize" the sector and generate investor interest.
Obviously if you were a serious enough investor you would have listened to the Conference call and listen to Mars explain that they had tried to reschedule flight and/or get ANY flights available but just had no options due to the storm, instead of making assumptions. No one slipped up and no one overslept. She knows what she has to do and is a Go-Getter.
RXMD LONG & Strong!!
GLTA!
Boehner's ‘Bombshell’ Weed Reversal ‘Monumental’ For Marijuana
Making a BIGGER comeback SOON!?
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The pot industry panicked when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ended the government’s hands-off policy on weed. Today, it can breathe a bit easier as former Republican House Speaker John Boehner joins the advisory board of U.S. cannabis producer Acreage Holdings.
“It is difficult to overstate the impact of this monumental event for the U.S. cannabis sector,” Vahan Ajamian, analyst at Beacon Securities Ltd., wrote in a note Wednesday.
The announcement that Boehner and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld will advise Acreage, a private company, “should send shockwaves throughout the industry and act as a positive catalyst for the sector as a whole,” Ajamian said.
Boehner’s move marks a fundamental shift for a man who said nine years ago he was “unalterably opposed” to legalization, and indicates that pot is increasingly supported by the American establishment even if the Attorney General still believes “good people don’t smoke marijuana.”
Pot stocks, many of which are listed in Canada because of U.S. legal uncertainty, have been struggling this year after nearly tripling in 2017. The BI Global Cannabis Competitive Peers index has lost more than one third of its value since the beginning of the year, partly spurred by Sessions’ move in January. Canada plans to legalize recreational use later this year -- following California’s steps to do so Jan. 1.
Ajamian believes U.S. cannabis producers “represent the next wave of outsized returns for investors” once the halo of legalization in Canada fades. Beacon calls Boehner’s appointment to Acreage’s advisory board a "bombshell" that may help "legitimize" the sector and generate investor interest.
Sector making a BIGGER Comeback SOON!!?
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The pot industry panicked when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions ended the government’s hands-off policy on weed. Today, it can breathe a bit easier as former Republican House Speaker John Boehner joins the advisory board of U.S. cannabis producer Acreage Holdings.
“It is difficult to overstate the impact of this monumental event for the U.S. cannabis sector,” Vahan Ajamian, analyst at Beacon Securities Ltd., wrote in a note Wednesday.
The announcement that Boehner and former Massachusetts Governor William Weld will advise Acreage, a private company, “should send shockwaves throughout the industry and act as a positive catalyst for the sector as a whole,” Ajamian said.
Boehner’s move marks a fundamental shift for a man who said nine years ago he was “unalterably opposed” to legalization, and indicates that pot is increasingly supported by the American establishment even if the Attorney General still believes “good people don’t smoke marijuana.”
Pot stocks, many of which are listed in Canada because of U.S. legal uncertainty, have been struggling this year after nearly tripling in 2017. The BI Global Cannabis Competitive Peers index has lost more than one third of its value since the beginning of the year, partly spurred by Sessions’ move in January. Canada plans to legalize recreational use later this year -- following California’s steps to do so Jan. 1.
Ajamian believes U.S. cannabis producers “represent the next wave of outsized returns for investors” once the halo of legalization in Canada fades. Beacon calls Boehner’s appointment to Acreage’s advisory board a "bombshell" that may help "legitimize" the sector and generate investor interest.
Bought 50,000 more today... buying more tomorrow. No Brainer. Working overtime like MARS so I can keep adding at all levels. Happy with Long Term Investment and will keep adding. See you guys at the top.
GLTA!!
Agreed! GO RXMD!! Rest of 2018 will be Amazing! We got a GIFT on the PPS here with the market adjustment, scared investors, etc.. If you didn't already load up more and lower your average.. Hurry! You will be chasing later!
GLTA!!
Just did brother! I keep adding at all lower levels and happy about the investments! Lowering Average and sitting back for the BOOM!
GLTU!!
I Keep BUYING & Lowering my average... You guys keep fighting it out all day ill be on the sidelines burning some ..
Here comes Stock Zoom again, worthless Tool! LOL You think anyone listens to him?
GLTA - Keep Adding for the Ride up coming soon!
WOO! Progressively Beautiful.
RXMD STRONG! Glad I loaded a lot on the dips and kept the long term mindset. Congrats to all the smart holders! We're just getting started! As Mars mentioned.
GLTA!
Website keeps getting Hacked..
Did Trump say anything about RXMD? Lol Seems like it today.
Brutality ever since the Conference call. I liked the call, but at the end when she was closing up - it scares me a bit as if the ship was going down or she knew something big was coming - and ever since the call we have been sliding down hard. Whatever.. we will see if we hit 1.00 or .001 in a month or two haha
Down $102,000 today. Does RXMD have any medication for that?
GLTA!
Bought 36,000 more.. Down about $96,000 so far lol Time will tell.
Hold Strong. GLTA!
Buying 10-15,000 more tomorrow.. this 5G Blunt told me to.
GLTA!
$20.00 tomorrow :)
GLTA..
$20.00 tomorrow... :)
GLTA - Hang on to your Shares!
Website DOWN again. Wth, Seriously get your stuff straight with your website, first and foremost? Its embarrassing.. I own 8 websites and none of them have been shut down or delayed for a minute.. Get your IT team in line or look elsewhere? Its hurting the business, you post a investor video that people can't access on the crappy website. Come on......
Anyway, hope everyone is enjoying this Brutal day.. I'm just adding and Holding strong for 1-2 years minimum, TRY to take these shares away.
GLTA
Can't Blame ClayTrader for this one.. LOL Just saying.
GLTA - Hold Strong, Don't be dumb.
Let's Close GREEN?
Smart man - Thank you. Same here, and happy with the .13 average after adding boat loads, almost unloaded my whole bank account in MJ stocks and this but kept a good bit for the rainy dip days.
GLTA!
Buy Now or forever cry your peace :)
IMO the time is now! I loaded up more, even though it didn't feel good seeing profit numbers drop this week, it was an excellent time to load - - I have good confidence in my position here and Holding strong!
Good luck to you on your buys and GLTA!
I agree John!! Thank you - I have been buying .13's and will keep buying .13's to .145 or so.. Next week or two should bounce back and to higher levels, target is still at .35 correct?
Good time to load up and hold tight for the way up. It would be the WORST time to sell right now..
GLTA!
Right after I posted that, the website was back up and working fine for me..
But I do know that the past 5 days when I was checking.. the description on the bottom was really weird and website was partly working until it went down.
It had a bunch of writing like shown below, but now seems to be back up and normal
jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0jui0ju
Website working now.. LOL
Website shouldn't be down this long.. When/IF my website is down for 2 minutes (Extremely RARE), I scream at them and its fixed immediately. Does she need help with IT or hosting? Not really understanding the website being down so long really.. which is an urgent thing. I would think after the conference call she would make this a priority?
Bought 18,000 more at the bottom.. working on some more. It was a Win/Win as I was looking to add more last week anyway but didn't want to increase my average. This was a gift, got me more shares for the ride back up and Holding!
LONG & Strong all year. Great things coming soon! Good Luck to ALL! Be Smart. Hold if you want to be rewarded later.
Remember is Progressive Care.. not Immediate Care! ;)
RXMD!!
Conference call was GREAT! I agree Jimmy, These Fools are trying to scare everyone off. I'm not selling anything, instead buying more now.
As a business owner, her plans sound legit to me and on track. Everyone thinks its as easy as snapping your finger and the stock jumps. She is putting in the necessary steps to make sure they maintain the 5-star rating (which is incredibly important today, I have a Yelp with a perfect 5 star rating from hundreds of people and customers come to me Specifically from seeing this and other customers' experience)
If they franchise and lose control of their quality, it would get ugly and turn the company for worse.
Everything she said and talked about gave me Great Confidence to keep investing, even though past few days were rough.. you have to remember DOW + S&P + Nasdaq are all struggling hard this week!
GLTA!! Look forward to Next week!