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Federal attempts to legalize marijuana flail, even as public support grows – Idaho Capital Sun

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

In addition to descheduling, the MORE Act would require federal courts to purge convictions for cannabis-related offenses and allow re-sentencing for individuals with federal convictions. It also seeks to right some of the wrongs inflicted on American citizens by the decades-long War on Drugs. “We see overwhelming majorities of voters saying they want to repeal […]

House advances marijuana banking bill, though final passage uncertain – Idaho Capital Sun

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

The 1971 Controlled Substances Act lists marijuana in the most dangerous category defined in the law, on par with cocaine and heroin because of its supposed potential for abuse and lack of medical applications. Colorado Democrat Ed Perlmutter and Ohio Republican Dave Joyce, co-sponsors of the legislation, said Friday their proposal would allow medical and […]