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Medical Marijuana Update
From the US Supreme Court to the local city council chambers, medical marijuana continues to be a contentious issue. Here's the latest.
Spending Cuts Hurting Cocaine Interdiction, Admiral Says
Sequestration is hobbling the military's ability to catch cocaine-smugglers headed for the US, the commander of the Joint Interagency Task Force complained Wednesday.
Hatch Adds Marijuana Grow Amendment to Immigration Bill
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) has added an amendment to the immigration reform bill that would create enhanced penalties for marijuana grows on federal public lands -- no matter what your citizenship status.
Hemp Legalization Amendment Introduced for Farm Bill
An amendment to allow industrial hemp planting has been added to the omnibus farm bill. Both Oregon senators and both Kentucky senators support it, and so does Vermont Sen. Pat Leahy.
LA Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulation, Cap
A Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensary regulation initiative that would cap their number at about 135 was approved by voters Tuesday.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
New York City seems indifferent to the costs imposed on it by rogue narcs, a Florida deputy gets popped for growing weed, a US Virgin Islands environmental cop gets popped for cocaine trafficking, and a rogue California narc heads for prison.
Federal Appeals Court Panel Extends Crack Sentencing Retroactivity
A panel of the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has held that the Fair Sentencing Act's reduction in sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine offenses should be extended to all federal crack prisoners, regardless of when their offense took place.
OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives [FEATURE]
The Organization of American States has issued a historic report on drug policy that includes discussion of possible legalization and regulation regimes. It will be the basis for ministerial-level discussions in the region, and could pave the way for discussions at the 2016 UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs.
