GOP Congress Members To DEA Chief Milgram: Why Haven’t You Signed Cannabis Rescheduling Proposal?
Congressional members Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) and Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) are demanding answers from DEA administrator Anne Milgram about why she did not sign the recent White House proposal to reschedule cannabis rather than having it approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland, thus breaking with “decades of precedent.”
What Happened: Shortly after President Joe Biden announced plans on April 30 to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance, the Department of Justice (DOJ) followed with an announcement that AG Garland had formally initiated the rescheduling process with the submission of a legal review. This break in precedent is fueling speculation that the DEA or Milgram disagree with the rescheduling decision.
Where Is The DEA?
In their letter sent to Milgram, reported Marijuana …