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Dr. Oz Urges Rejection of Hemp Ban Amendment

Updated 2026-08-07 18:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of CMS, is urging senators to reject an amendment that would allow a federal ban on most hemp-derived products in November. He cites concerns over the potential impact on public health.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is urging senators to not support an amendment that would allow a federal ban on most hemp-derived products to take effect in November. In a Friday letter, Oz noted he had “grave concerns” about the amendment f
2026-08-07 17:42 UTC
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