Marijuana Decriminalization – On a Roll?
Posted by Jim Harper
It was a notable the other day when Attorney General Eric Holder announced that he would not devote federal resources to pursuing marijuana dispensaries in the many states that have legalized medical marijuana.
On the heels of that announcement, several members of Congress introduced H.R. 3939, the Truth in Trials Act. The bill would provide [...]
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Marijuana: It’s Time for a Conversation
Posted by Jim Harper
A top bill on WashingtonWatch.com this week is H.R. 5843, which would “remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible adults.” It’s gotten hundreds of comments over the last few months.
The terms of the bill are simple:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of [...]
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