FDA Approves First Drug Comprised of an Active Ingredient Derived from Marijuana
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2018 08:20 AM
Washington, DC...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. It is also the first FDA approval of a drug for the treatment of patients with Dravet syndrome.
Chief Justice Roberts Delivered the Opinion of the Court Keeping Limited Travel Ban
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2018 08:43 AM
Washington, DC...Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, foreign nationals seeking entry into the United States undergo a vetting process to ensure that they satisfy the numerous requirements for admission. The Act also vests the President with authority to restrict the entry of aliens whenever he finds that their entry “would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.” 8 U. S. C. §1182(f).
Attorney General Becerra Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in NIFLA v. Becerra
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2018 08:49 AM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court struck down California’s Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care, and Transparency (FACT) Act in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Xavier Becerra in a 5-4 decision. The FACT Act required clinics to provide neutral, fact-based information to women regarding reproductive health and options.
Farm Subsidies Make No Sense. By Congressman Tom McClintock
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2018 12:55 PM
Washington, DC...New Zealand is four times more dependent on agriculture than the United States, and it once maintained extensive farm subsidies. In 1984, it ended them. What happened? Farm productivity and earnings rose. The Federated Farmers of New Zealand fought just as vigorously as their American counterparts to preserve their subsidies. Yet in hindsight, the same group now says that its experience “thoroughly debunked the myth that the farming sector cannot prosper without government subsidies.” In fact, it thrives.
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is pleased to announce construction on Butte Fire roads began today in collaboration with Calaveras County Department of Public Works. Road work will commence on West Murray Road, Cave City Road, Whiskey Slide, Michel Road, Potteroff Road, Baker Riley, Old Gulch Road, Doster Road, Worden, Hawver Road and Ponderosa Way.
U.S. Condemns Rural Herder-Farmer Violence in Nigeria
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2018 05:12 PM
Washington, DC...The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of civilians and destruction of property in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region over the weekend. We are concerned by the recent increase in armed violence against civilians and call on all political and community leaders to lend their voices to peace and to work together to find lasting solutions to these rural conflicts. We join President Buhari and others in sending our deepest condolences to the affected communities, and in the desire to see the perpetrators brought to justice and to prevent further violence.
Jessica Morse Challenges Rep. Tom McClintock to Four Debates
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2018 05:29 PM
Roseville, CA...Today, the Morse for Congress campaign challenged incumbent Rep. Tom McClintock to participate in four debates ahead of the November general election. Morse has specifically proposed holding one debate in each region of the 4th Congressional District – the Roseville area, the Lake Tahoe area, the Sierra Foothills, and the Mother Lode – to ensure that voters across all ten counties can attend and participate.
The Second Murphys Complete Streets Workshop is June 27
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2018 06:46 PM
Murphys, California – On Wednesday, June 27, the public is invited to attend the second workshop for the Murphys Complete Streets Plan. The project is a cooperative effort between Calaveras County, the Calaveras Council of Governments, and Caltrans to develop a plan for the Highway 4 corridor through Murphys. Based on close coordination and input from the community, the plan will identify and prioritize improvements to provide safe connectivity along the corridor by all modes, including walking and biking.
Washington, DC...The United States cannot have an open border to every illegal alien family and minor on the face of the earth. We must have rules, we must have laws, and we must enforce those laws.” Watch President Trump's Weekly Address:
