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Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

An immigration-themed display outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane is “not in keeping with the spirit of the season,” Democrats say.

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What’s to stop the House speaker chaos from happening again to the next guy? - Roll Call

“Narcissists,” “anarchists” and “structural problems” aren’t going away for Republicans, Congress watchers say.

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After Repeatedly Opposing Marijuana Banking Reform, Cory Booker Says It Is Urgently Needed

The senator bemoans the "cannabis crisis" he helped maintain by blocking the SAFE Banking Act.

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Chuck Schumer Scrambles To Save the Marijuana Banking Bill He Blocked Last Year

The Senate majority leader is suddenly keen to pass legislation that he portrayed as a threat to broader reform.

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Senate Democrats: Reduce harm of drug laws to open cannabis banking

Negotiations over provisions that would allow cannabis companies to access banking services were among the sticking points holding up the release of the fiscal 2023 defense reauthorization bill text Tuesday, senators said.

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Lawmakers exclude cannabis language from defense authorization text

Senate Democrats will let banks work with cannabis businesses but only for fairer treatment for those caught up in the war on drugs.

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Is SAFE Banking Act Getting Closer To Passage? Senators Agree Public Safety Issues Are At Play

Sponsors of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act recently discussed the urgency of enacting cannabis reform this session, reiterating the public safety imperative of providing the industry access to the financial system.

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Lawmakers break losing streak at Congressional Softball Game - Roll Call

For the first time since 2015, the lawmakers team defeated the press team at the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.

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This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet

WASHINGTON — It felt almost like a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the final hearing of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, as witnesses and lawmakers alike celebrated their wins and dreamed of the future.

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This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet - Roll Call

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its final hearing Wednesday, pondering its future.

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Congress’ softball team vows to get win after straight losses since 2016

Last year, the contest got away from Congress’ rookie-heavy softball squad, but this time will be different, players say.

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The US Cannabis Council Announced A New Media Campaign During A Briefing On SAFE Banking For Cannabis Businesses

On Wednesday, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Steven Hawkins, CEO of the U.S. Cannabis Council, for a briefing about marijuana banking reform.

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The Introduction Of Marijuana Legalization In The Senate Is A Step Forward For Cannabis Banking, Says Congressman Perlmutter

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Climate protesters will risk arrest at Congressional Baseball Game - Roll Call

“We refuse to watch politicians literally play games while the world burns,” said an organizer with climate group Now or Never.

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Reps. Perlmutter, Smith And Rogers Urge Marijuana Banking Be Added To National Defense Bill, Call Schumer An Obstacle

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Sen. Ron Wyden: Congress Needs To Catch Up With Americans, Pushes For Cannabis Banking Reform Bill Before Senate Recess

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Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Marijuana Banking Amendment To Push Passage Of National Defense Authorization Act

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Marijuana Banking Legalization Gets Scrapped Again

Members of Congress keep saying they want to allow state-legal pot businesses to have access to the banking system, but they keep refusing to actually do it.

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Senate Rejects SAFE Act For The Sixth Time: Marijuana Banking Bill Will Not Be A Part Of America COMPETES Act

Marijuana banking legislation will not be included in the final version of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (a/k/a The America COMPETES Act), bipartisan congressional members concluded, Punchbowl News first reported on Thursday.

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A Recipe For Success? Lawmakers Discuss Cannabis Bill That Would Have It All – Banking, Research, Veterans

Will there be an omnibus cannabis legalization bill enacted this year in the U.S.? According to recent discussions, anything is possible.

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Capitol Hill staffers just got raises. These lawmakers say it’s their turn

WASHINGTON — Being a member of Congress definitely has its perks, but after a decade of being on the job with no raise, former Rep. Gregg Harper said enough was enough.

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GOP Sen. Daines Wants Cannabis Banking Approved: Releases Ad With CEO Of Montana Bankers Association

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) continues to fight for cannabis companies to have access to banking services via the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which has been approved by the House several times already.

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Hill staff just got raises. Now members say it's their turn

The House Modernization panel heard from experts on why members may be retiring, including relatively modest pay and a feeling of futility.

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Cannabis Reg. Update: MN Gov.'s Bill Allows Small Amounts Of THC In Food & Drinks, Cannabis Legalization By End Of Summer & More

Morocco’s Agency To Regulate Medicinal Cannabis Holds First Meeting

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Analyst Says New Jersey Rec Marijuana Market Holds High Potential Despite Slow Start, Here's Why

New Jerseyans spent $24 million on weed during the first month of recreational sales, roughly $5 million a week after a record-breaking first day when

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