Senate rejects Paul’s hemp pitch
Politics,Rand Paul,Government Shutdown,Republican Party,Marijuana Legalization,Agriculture,Farmers,Government Funding
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Senators shot down an attempt by Sen. Rand Paul to eliminate language in their shutdown-ending deal that the Kentucky Republican argues will destroy the booming hemp industry.
The amendment was blocked on a 76-24 vote with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Paul as the lone GOP senators in favor of proceeding, along with 22 Democrats.
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