Hemp Controversy Delays Government Shutdown Resolution
TL;DR
Sen. Rand Paul is blocking the Senate shutdown-ending bill over an amendment targeting Kentucky's hemp industry, demanding a vote to preserve the status quo, which could delay the bill's passage as Senate leaders race to end the 41-day government shutdown.
- Rand Paul wants hemp vote to speed up shutdown endgame Politico
- The government shutdown may last longer because of a fight over hemp NBC News
- Hemp rule creates turbulence for Senate vote to end shutdown Politico
- Shutdown deal would kill THC edible industry in Minnesota, experts say Axios
- Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban Included in Deal to Reopen Government Cannabis Business Times
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