Rep. Lou Correa has been lobbying for expanded research into medical cannabis for months, but sees next year as a key moment in the debate. Provisions for new community care rules and caregiver stipend expansion won't happen overnight. The idea has the support of key House Democrats and Republicans, and could produce wide-ranging information on the medical benefits of cannabis. Advocates say they're close to a deal to add three major pieces of VA legislation to the budget bill under consideration this week. Rumors that the White House may be looking to replace VA Secretary David Shulkin are influencing ongoing debate over a major overhaul to VA health care programs. No more stories