Thursday was a very big day for veterans, and for cannabis reform supporters that have been fighting alongside veterans to get the federal government to lift the ban on VA doctors discussing medical marijuana with patients. Thursday Congress voted to pass amendments that lifted the ban. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the amendment in the House, and Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the amendment in the Senate. When I saw the House passage come across social media I was ecstatic, which was quickly followed by passage in the Senate, which blew my mind (in a good way!). Below are reactions to the votes. I tried to get something up sooner, but the last couple of days have been insane (stay tuned!). Most orgs issued reactions to the House passage, but I think that it’s safe to say that the joy applies to the Senate vote as well:

Tom Angell from Marijuana Majority:

“It’s looking like this could finally be the year the federal government stops making veterans jump through costly, time-consuming hoops just to get legal access to medical marijuana. Cannabis has shown great promise in helping veterans deal with PTSD and treat chronic pain, and it’s an increasingly attractive alternative to opioids. There’s absolutely no reason the V.A. should be preventing its doctors from helping veterans who served our country find relief with medical marijuana.”

Weed for Warriors:

Decorated disabled Iraq War veteran Brandon Wyatt applauded Congress for passing a measure today that will help veterans in states where medical marijuana is legal get the medicine they need to fight their battle with post traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.

“This is a significant step forward in our cause,” said Wyatt, a lawyer and activist, who staged a groundbreaking

.......http://www.theweedblog.com/activists-react-to-congressional-vote-to-allow-va-doctors-to-recommend-medical-marijuana/

We are Michigan's favorite Medical marijuana certification and renewal company.

New certifications and renewals are $75. Follow up medical marijuana evaluations are also provided by doctors for the purpose of maintaining a bonafide Michigan medical marijuana doctor / patient relationship. How do you get a Michigan medical marijuana card? Give us a call or walk-in, and we will walk you through the often confusing process of getting your medical marijuana license. We are always accepting new patients for appointments or walk-ins.Give us a call Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm to get scheduled. With 2 locations to assist you Natures Answer Ann arbor, and Natures Answer Detroit we are just minutes away from most people and are trusted by thousands of Michigan medical marijuana patients from all over our great state.

Some of the areas we currently serve are: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, flint, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Troy, Farmington Hills, Kalamazoo, Wyoming, Southfield, Rochester Hills, Taylor, St.ClairShores, Pontiac, Dearborn Heights, Royal Oak, Novi, Battle Creek, Saginaw, Kentwood, East Lansing, Roseville, Portage, Midland, Muskegon, Lincoln Park, BayCity, Jackson, Holland, Eastpointe, PortHuron, Southgate, Burton, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Allen Park, Garden City, Mount Pleasant, Wyandotte, Inkster, Norton Shores, Romulus, Walker, Hamtramck, Auburn Hills, Marquette, Adrian, Monroe, Birmingham, Ferndale, Ypsilanti, Trenton, Wayne, Hazel Park, Mount Clemens, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Grandville, Owosso, Berkley, Traverse City, Fraser, Harper Woods, Sault Ste. Marie, Many more and everywhere in between.

www.naturesanswerinfo.com

www.facebook.com/naturesanswer

https [ [:/] ] /plus.google.com/+NaturesAnswerDetroit/posts?hl=en

https [ [:/] ] /plus.google.com/100857852006892866325/posts?hl=en ;

Thank you for choosing Natures Answer.