White House to Congress: Stay Out of D.C.’s Marijuana Laws
The White House scolded Congress Thursday for meddling with the District of Columbia’s recent vote to legalize marijuana, saying federal lawmakers shouldn't “interfere” in the matter.
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The White House scolded Congress Thursday for meddling with the District of Columbia’s recent vote to legalize marijuana, saying federal lawmakers shouldn't “interfere” in the matter.
The New York Times has joined the majority of US citizens in the call for a more rational marijuana policy. The White House responded with an attempt to explain why a taxed and regulated market is no “silver bullet solution.” Alluding to The Lone Ranger probably wasn't a great idea...
When the White House issued a statement last night saying that marijuana should remain illegal, they were following the law. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is required by statute to oppose all efforts to legalize any banned drug.
President Obama’s administration took a firm stance against recent efforts by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) to restrict the District of Columbia from using any of its funds towards reducing the penalties for, or legalizing, marijuana for recreational use. The white house
Continuing from Part 1 of my What the FAQ?, in regards to Whitehouse.gov's rather exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. Lets dive right...
Obama's recent bombshell comments on marijuana fired up my curiosity to do a bit more digging. Whitehouse.gov has quite an exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. My original intent
Christopher Blakely shoots down 8 bits of misinformation still being spread about marijuana and legalization by the White House.
Because I signed one of those pro-cannabis online petitions once upon a time, the White House sent me a followup email on the DOJ marijuana announcement...
A softball team of cannabis lobbyists (the One-Hitters) beat the Softball Team of the United States (STOTUS) for the second year in a row.
Curtis Kyle, a Michigan resident with cerebral palsy who has used a wheelchair his whole life, is "rolling to the White House” to talk to politicians...
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP -- the drug czar's office) released its 2013 National Drug Control Strategy Wednesday.
After fierce internal controversy, the White House has reportedly authorized a vast expansion of spying capabilities, including the ability to investigate..
Almost 25,000 of our fellow citizens have signed a White House petition asking President Obama to pardon Montana medical cannabis provider Chris Williams...
Barney Frank and Republican Ron Paul joined Wednesday in asking the White House to refrain from acting against marijuana users in Colorado and Washington.
That marks the fourth year in a row the US has singled out Bolivia and Venezuela, which are left-leaning regional allies highly critical of US...