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The March for Compassion Video Series – Jim Lister

March 14, 2014

This video is part of the March for Compassion video series highlighting the importance of medical marijuana for James Lister of New York City - a person living with AIDS. James is calling on NYS Senate leadership, Senator Dean Skelos and Senator Jeffrey Klein, to support the Compassionate Care Act. The Compassionate Care Act (CCA) is comprehensive medical marijuana legislation that will help hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are living with HIV/AIDS, and other debilitating conditions, access the treatment they need.

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Antonio says:
March 16, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Why is governer Chris Cristy more open minded than our Mr. Cuomo, it’s rediculous. Kids already have a comprehensive medical marihuana bill in neighboring New Jersey so why is it that arrogant New York doesn’t have compassion for our patients yet? It’s 2014

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If you believe that New York needs to establish an emergency access program for medical marijuana patients because children like Oliver can't wait and #NYCantWait, then share this powerful video and sign up for tomorrow's Call-in Campaign to Cuomo's office here: http://www.slottr.com/sheets/27018

Won't Give Up - Oliver
Oliver has fought so hard to overcome incredible medical problems. But the last year he has endured way too many seizures and they are only getting worse. He...

Today at 9:46am • 4 Comments

Big News! Today, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand also released a letter to the Department of Justice around the emergency access issue. #NYCantWait - so we must continue to push Cuomo forward both on federal and state action. Call him and demand ER Access now! (518) 474-8390
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Schumer, Gillibrand Call For Federal Medical Marijuana Waiver
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in a joint letter released on Monday called on the Department of Justice to allow the import of certain strains of marijuana in order to help hasten implementation of the state’s medical pot program.

Sep 29th 4:42pm • 13 Comments

Our press release: We're glad that Cuomo is engaging with DOJ about the need to establish an interim, emergency access program. Now, we need the governor to move forward on other avenues to ensure that those who need it can get access to medicine as soon as possible. #NYCantWait

Cuomo Administration Asks U.S. Department of Justice to Allow New York to Acquire Medical...
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Patients, Families, and Advocates Thank Cuomo For Federal Request, But Urge Additional State Action to Save Lives of Critically Ill Patients

Sep 29th 1:34pm • 5 Comments

Make no mistake, this is due to YOUR advocacy. Keep up the good work! "Less than a year after he opposed the use of medical marijuana, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is now asking the U.S. Justice Department for a waiver to permit the state to import limited amounts of marijuana for the treatment of seriously ill children and young adults who suffer from rare seizure disorders."

Cuomo seeks U.S. waiver on medical marijuana - The Buffalo News
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ALBANY – Less than a year after he opposed the use of medical marijuana, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is now asking the U.S. Justice Department for a waiver to permit the state to import limited amounts of marijuana for the treatment of seriously ill children and young adults who suffer from rare sei... - T…

Sep 29th 8:18am • 21 Comments