Iowa expands medical cannabis program amid federal dispute
U S Attorney General Sessions opposes budget language barring prosecutions of states with medical marijuana. Iowa counters that its expanded program including cultivation and sales remains protected, with broader patient eligibility and new supported ailments.
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Senate GOP drafts health care bill behind closed doors
Senate Republicans press ahead with an Affordable Care Act repeal plan in secret, skipping hearings and input from patients, physicians, and experts. Erika Sward of the American Lung Association decries the lack of public detail as groups push Congress to protect insurance coverage for tens of millions.
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