politics
Senate should 'just say no' to Trump's retreat on hemp
Despite millions of dollars spent by the marijuana industry, Congress finally closed a loophole that had allowed intoxicating hemp products to spread across the country last year. Now, before the law has even taken effect, President Donald Trump and Senate leaders are trying to delay it.
TL;DR
- Congress has closed a loophole that permitted intoxicating hemp products to spread.
- President Trump and Senate leaders are seeking to delay the enforcement of the new hemp restrictions.
- A continuing resolution to fund the government includes language to postpone the ban.
- The Senate is encouraged to remove the delay and allow the ban to take effect.