06/17/2020
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"For that reason, with my colleague and friend Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana, I introduced the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act."
"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is uniquely positioned to pursue the necessary research on what cannabis can and cannot do for our veterans."
"The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act is a much needed, directed effort to jump start VA cannabis research."
"Unfortunately, for many veterans with PTSD and chronic pain, the use of prescription opioids has been ineffective in providing relief."