GOP Congressman Scott Perry of Pennsylvania introduced a bill today that would make CBD oil legal under federal law. [caption id="attachment_7915" align="alignright" width="183"] Rep. Scott Perry[/caption] If passed, the "Charlotte's Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014" would allow states to permit patients suffering from epilepsy and related conditions to use an oil that is extremely low in THC but high in cannabidiol, or CBD. Under current federal law, any product made from marijuana is illegal. It is…

[caption id="attachment_7635" align="alignright" width="185"] Lydia Schaeffer[/caption] Tragically, Lydia Schaeffer (aged 7) passed away on Mother’s Day from a rare genetic disorder called Kleefstra syndrome, which causes terrible seizures and other complications. Her plight inspired lawmakers in Wisconsin to legalize a marijuana extract to treat her condition, despite their opposition to a broader medical marijuana reform. Sally Schaeffer, Lydia’s mother, lobbied the state legislature to legalize…