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35 Years Ago, a Judge Said Marijuana Did Not Belong in Schedule I. HHS Finally Agrees.

The 1988 case highlighted the DEA's stubborn insistence that marijuana has no "accepted medical use."

Reason

Marijuana reclassification won’t fix conflict between state, federal laws on pot

Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would facilitate medical research and benefit pot suppliers, but the federal prohibition on pot use would remain.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rescheduling Marijuana Would Leave Federal Prohibition Essentially Untouched

Although the HHS-recommended change would benefit researchers and the cannabis industry, it would not resolve the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.

Reason

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HHS releases long-awaited nursing home staffing proposal - Roll Call

The Biden administration's proposed rule would mandate minimum staffing in nursing homes, but it falls short of what advocates had pushed for.

Roll Call

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean

When it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed

The Independent UK

What Rescheduling Marijuana Would and Wouldn't Do

Although it would leave federal prohibition essentially untouched, the change would facilitate medical research and dramatically reduce taxes on state-licensed suppliers.

Reason

The High Costs of Biden's Price-Controlled Drugs

Americans will be sicker and deader in the long run than they otherwise would have been.

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Marijuana users have higher levels of toxic metals in blood and urine, study finds

The team of researchers at Columbia University analysed data from blood and urine samples collected between 2005 and 2018 - this is what they found

The Independent UK

HHS Asks DEA To Reclassify Cannabis as Equivalent to Testosterone and Codeine Tylenol

Plus: Tennessee prosecutor threatens to use drag law that was declared unconstitutional, ACLU asks FTC to investigate Mastercard's adult content policy, and more...

Reason

Senators hail Health Dept. recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders are hailing it as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug

The Independent UK

HHS completes review of rescheduling cannabis - Roll Call

HHS completed its review of rescheduling cannabis and sent a recommendation to the DEA, the agencies confirmed.

Roll Call

Biden health agency recommends classifying marijuana as lower-risk, opening potential for major policy changes

President Biden ordered agency to conduct scientific review law year

The Independent UK

What Biden’s announcement of Medicare negotiating drug prices means

Democrats have long wanted to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which it hopes will lead to lower prescription costs

The Independent UK

Biden names 10 drugs for first negotiations to cut Medicare prices

Government claims prices could fall for 9m seniors but pharma companies claim cost-reduction program is unconstitutional

The Guardian - US

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Roll Call

HHS lists first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiation - Roll Call

The program is a major priority for Joe Biden, who ran for president in part on the promise to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

USAFacts

How many foster kids end up in permanent homes?

Over 600,000 kids pass through the US foster care system annually; some will be adopted, but most will be reunited with their parents.

The Hindu

Cluster seed fund established for start-ups in Mysuru

Mysuru cluster has established a seed fund of ₹25 crore in partnership with State govt, banks and entrepreneurs to provide capital for eligible startups. This is part of Beyond Bengaluru initiative and the industry has grown exponentially in last two years. Reputed companies like IBM, Travancore Analytica, Nagaro, HHS, Proxelera,…

USAFacts

What does living at the poverty line look like?

Inflation affects families at different income levels unevenly as the poorest Americans pay a larger share of their incomes on food and housing.

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US Health and Human Services Secy in Gujarat for G20, bilateral meetings

US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will participate in the two-day G20 Health Ministers’ meeting starting today in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, according to an official statement. Read further on Dynamite news:

Kiplinger

More Funding Going Toward Nursing Workforce

Department of Health and Human Services is investing $100 million in nursing workforce.

Roll Call

Big shoes filled as Senate appropriators spread earmarks wealth - Roll Call

The retirement of several titans of congressional appropriating hasn't slowed down the Senate's appetite for earmarks.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration cuts funding for Wuhan coronavirus lab

The lab in Wuhan, China suspected by some to be the source of the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer receive U.S. government funding.

The Independent UK

US ceases funding to Wuhan institute amid Covid probe

Wuhan lab faces intense scrutiny for research into bat coronaviruses and ‘security lapses’

The Times of India

Covid-19 origin: US suspends funding to Wuhan Institute for not sharing info

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration has halted the Wuhan Institute of Virology’s access to federal funding after the lab failed to provide documents about safety and security measures, according to a memo obtained by Bloomberg News.

Tribune News Service

US suspends Wuhan Institute funds over COVID stonewalling

The Biden administration has halted the Wuhan Institute of Virology’s access to federal funding after the lab failed to provide documents about safety and security measures, according to a memo obtained by Bloomberg News.

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