Blumenauer on rumors DEA plans to reschedule marijuana: “I think it should be April 20th"

Who?Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) — Founder & Co-chair, Congressional Cannabis CaucusAsk a Pol asks:We heard the DEA might reschedule marijuana on April 15th. Have you heard that?Key Blumenauer: “I think it should be April 20th,” Blumenauer tells Ask a Pol. Caught our ear:“There are lots of rumors,” Blumenauer says. “Lots of rumors.”Content posted at AskaPol.com is copyrighted. Use our original content to move the story forward, and, please, link to us.LISTEN: Laslo & BlumenauerBelow find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), slightly edited for clarity.TRANSCRIPT: Rep. Earl BlumenauerSCENE: Blumenauer’s walking through the Capitol alone ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Matt Laslo: “You know what a birdie told me? That the DEA might reschedule April 15th. Have you heard that?”Earl Blumenauer: “I think it should be April 20th.”ML: “I was wondering why that date was off! Have you heard that?”EB: “There are lots of rumors. Lots of rumors.”ML: “But you’re thinking, is it’s way past due?”Blumenauer nods his head ‘yes’ as he enters a restricted, Members Only area of the Capitol ahead of Thursday’s primetime address. ML: “Thank you, sir. Have a good evening.”Matt Laslo’s a veteran congressional correspondent, new media prof. & founder of Ask a Pol — a new, people-powered press corps.Ask a Pol — asking your lawmakers your questions at your US Capitol. @Ask_a_Pol or @askpols  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapol.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapoldrugs.com/subscribe