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State Republican lawmaker Tommy Benton (31st House District) favors “caning” minor marijuana offenders and “executing” those who sell the drug, according to a recent correspondence sent by the representative to a constituent. full story
A group of Democratic and Republican members of congress will reintroduce a bill to eliminate federal penalties for minor marijuana offenses. full story
Admitting that it may be "political suicide" former Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo said its time to consider legalizing drugs. full story
A California Democrat has introduced a bill in Congress that would end the practice of judges being forced to impose mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders. full story
It calls on the government to drop pot's shared classification with drugs such as heroin and LSD that are considered to have no medicinal value. full story
Hinchey leads bipartisan House coalition in calling for FDA to explain baseless anti-medical marijuana policy full story- Proposed Bill would censor Cannabis Culture and all grow books or websites. full story
- Racial profiling and rampant property seizure have become hot topics in the US. full story
- Pro-reform groups testify before committee, while General McCaffrey attacks CC website. full story
- Chilean congress refuse to take urine test for cocaine full story
