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U.S. eases stance on medical marijuana
Washington :: DC :: USA | about 1 month ago
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Holder Jr. directed federal prosecutors Monday to back away from pursuing cases against medical marijuana patients, signaling a broad policy shift that drug reform advocates interpret as the first step toward legalization of the drug. The government's...
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Some hospitals restrict visitors due to H1N1 virus
Minneapolis :: MN :: USA | about 1 month ago
Credibility Officials to set up flu triage line to ease pressure on health care system. As the swine flu outbreak strikes the U.S. early and hard, health officials note a worrisome number of child deaths and warn that supplies of vaccine will remain scarce for at...
Tags: swine flu, medical marijuana, U.S, health officials, Minnesota, child deaths
New medical marijuana policy issued
Monday, October 19, 2009 by Melissa Gruz in Washington for the BBC's Biodun Iginla – 19 mins ago WASHINGTON – The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and suppliers as long as they conform to...
Tags: bbc news, biodun iginla, medical marijuana, melissa gruz, obama administration
L.A.'s medical marijuana dispensary ban invalid, judge rules
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | about 1 month ago
Credibility A Superior Court judge concluded today that Los Angeles' moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries is invalid and granted a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the ban sought by a dispensary that had sued the city...Chalfant determined...
Tags: obama, medical marijuana, Barack Obama, Obama Enlightened, federal prosecutors, Justice Department, told federal, California, U.S. Mellows, marijuana dispensaries
Silverthorne medical marijuana regs ready for OK
Silverthorne :: CO :: USA | about 1 month ago
Credibility Silverthorne's town council will likely approve regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries within town limits on Oct. 28, after giving an initial, unanimous OK to the ordinance Wednesday...The town already has one dispensary that's opened a shop near...
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Some cities banning medical marijuana providers
Oakland :: CA :: USA | about 1 month ago
Credibility The nearly 13 years since California voters asked their government to legalize medical marijuana has not been enough time to settle debate on the proper use of the much loved and hated herb. In 2009, Inland Empire- based cannabis providers continue to...
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Medical pot to be discussed at Telluride, Vail
Telluride :: CO :: USA | about 1 month ago
Credibility Telluride and Vail are the latest Colorado towns wrestling with how to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries. Officials at both towns are meeting Monday to discuss zoning rules for the burgeoning industry. Telluride Mayor Stu Fraser says the town's...
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D.A. prepares to crack down on pot outlets
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
Credibility Steve Cooley said Thursday he will prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries for over-the-counter sales, targeting a practice that has become commonplace under an initiative approved by California voters more than a decade ago. "The vast, vast, vast majority,...
Medical pot advocates ask Lake Forest for a chance
Lake Forest :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
Credibility Medical pot proponents filled the City Council chambers to capacity tonight pleading with city officials to consider the positive aspects of medical marijuana and pointing to cities like Oakland as success stories. They also asked that the issue be put...
Tags: city council, medical marijuana, marijuana, Lake Forest City Council, medical pot, Lake Forest
Some officials challenge legality of over-the-counter medical marijuana sales
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
Credibility At hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles, cash is changing hands, typically about $45 for an eighth of an ounce. The dispensary owners call it a donation because state law requires their stores to operate as nonprofit collectives.
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