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Congressman Carter Introduces Bipartisan Cannabis Bill to Provide Access to Lending Services, Investments, and Grants for State-Legal American Businesses

March 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) have introduced the bipartisan Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses (CLIMB) Act. This legislation will allow state–legal American cannabis companies, including small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses the ability to access critical lending and investment opportunities currently available to other domestic and regulated industries. […]

One Thing at Time

January 28, 2021

The Capitol Insurrection was a monumental event that, unless something even more dramatic and disruptive happens in the next few weeks, will likely shape American public life for the next decade.  Emotions are still raw, even while the investigations are underway and many of the facts are yet unknown.  What is clear already, however, is […]

Our Views: Congress Should Expel Senator John Kennedy and Other Republicans Who Engaged in Sedition

January 8, 2021

Following an insurrection at our nation’s Capitol that was incited by President Donald Trump, five of six Louisiana Republican elected officials objected to the President-elect Joe Biden’s electors in key swing states. After an objection to Arizona’s electors was raised, the Senate and House of Representatives convened in their respective chambers to debate the objection. […]

Trump Urges Protesters to “Stay Peaceful” 15 Minutes After Goading Them on with Unsupported Fraudulent Election Claims

January 6, 2021

The situation on Capitol Hill is quickly deteriorating as Trump’s followers have stormed the Capitol fueled by his claims of a fraudulent election.  This afternoon Trump held a rally in DC, drawing thousands to the nation’s capital. The rally was supposed to occur as a protest against Biden’s presidential win being verified today in Congress.  […]

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