Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Politics P.M.: In the shadow of hazy marijuana laws, Hawaiian patients rely on a network of hush-hush growers

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In the shadow of hazy marijuana laws, Hawaiian patients rely on a network of hush-hush growers
Though medical marijuana is legal in Hawaii, most patients still have to break the law in order to get it.   Read full article »
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New Snapchat ad opposing Iran deal targets Ben Cardin
The ad, which will be promoted in Maryland, is the first time a Snapchat technology is being used to lobby a specific lawmaker on a single piece of legislation  Read full article »
Another Democratic no on Iran deal, but no surprise this time
Menendez balks on Iran, as everyone expected he would.  Read full article »
Jeb Bush won’t say whether Donald Trump is qualified to be commander in chief
"I hope that 'Secretary Trump' takes advantage of [a Tuesday conference] to have a sit-down conversation and have a detailed conversation about things of substance."  Read full article »
When all else fails for their children, desperate parents drive national push for medical marijuana
Since 2014, 17 states have legalized the use of marijuana-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in children. But the process is neither uniform nor simple.  Read full article »
Opinion: #BlackLivesMatter Will Continue to Disrupt the Political Process
Agitating a perceived political ally to the Black community is strategic. For far too long, the Democratic Party has milked the Black vote while creating policies that completely decimate Black communities.  Read full article »
Hillary Clinton sides with environmentalists, opposes Obama Arctic drilling decision
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As Ex-Im lapse drags on, Boeing steps out from behind the scenes
The tone of of the company chairman's recent comments indicate a shift in Boeing's public-facing efforts to bring the bank back to life.   Read full article »
 
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See candidates meet the Iowa State Fair butter cow
Visiting the sculpture is a must-do for candidates at the Iowa State Fair.  Read full article »
How Scott Walker proposes to repeal and replace Obamacare
Walker wants to lower premium costs and increase quality, although exact costs are unclear.   Read full article »
How does the Republican Party solve a problem like Donald Trump? 
Blame the end of party bosses and backroom deals for its lack of leverage.  Read full article »
Post Op-Ed writers hit Clinton from the left and right
Eugene Robinson wants an apology while Michael Gerson makes the Nixon comparison.  Read full article »
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