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Medical Marijuana
Gov. Gregoire's press release about the petition
Two Governors Call on DEA to Reclassify Marijuana for Medical Use [FEATURE]
Two medical marijuana state governors, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, on Wednesday called on the federal government to reschedule marijuana. In a joint 106-page petition to the DEA, they said states that have passed medical marijuana laws need to be able to regulate its distribution without fear of federal prosecution.
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Gingrich Would Execute Mexico Drug Cartel Leaders
Newt Gingrich laid out a hard-line approach to drug policy targeting US drug users as well as Mexican cartels in an interview Saturday.
Barney Frank at press conference calling for repeal of a law that denies financial aid to students because of drug convictions
Drug Reform Ally Barney Frank Retiring from Congress
The drug reform movement is losing a key congressional ally. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) announced Monday he will retire at the end of this term.
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CBS Marijuana Poll: Medical, Yes; Legalization, Not Quite
Americans support medical marijuana even thought they are skeptical about how much use is actually medical, according to a new CBS News poll. And support for legalization is at 40%, lower than other recent polls.
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DEA Raids Seattle Area Marijuana Dispensaries
The Justice Department's offensive against medical marijuana distribution just spread to the Seattle area, with the DEA raiding 14 dispensaries Tuesday.
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Cities Can Ban Marijuana Dispensaries, CA Court Rules
An California appeals court decision saying localities can ban medical marijuana dispensaries is only adding to the industry's woes.