Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115000 Joints
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celebstoner - Irv Rosenfeld Smokes 115,000 Joints ! Marijuana News ! News Marijuana News Legalize Marijuana Protest Cannabis Cup Hemp Mansion Party Tulsa NORML Meeting Medical Marijuana Benefit Concer ... (Fri Nov 20 23:04:20 2009 PST)




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tnr - (US) We can all agree that what happened in the Bronx on Monday would have been very different if there were no War on Drugs. (Fri Nov 20 22:44:08 2009 PST)











Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Facing Years in Prison as City Attorney Wastes ...
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californianewswire - As cannabis is something most Californians think should be legal. As he is facing five years in prison in just a few days. Rubin is a proponent of pot. This real life pastor and college teacher is a graduate of UCLA. Rubin has named DEA agents by name as being petty thieves when his Temple 420 was raided three years ago and has the video to back up his statements. (Fri Nov 20 16:40:05 2009 PST)








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TOP: Crime: A Tale of Two Cities: Drugs and crime - An American in London; A Brit in Baltimore - baltimoresun.com
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weblogs.baltimoresun - (US) Tens of thousands of people in the city are addicted to narcotics such as heroin and crack cocaine. (Fri Nov 20 14:22:51 2009 PST)









LA Facing Health Epidemic
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citywatchla - (US) Medical Pot-Another View Seriously ill Angelenos are being provided unregulated and potentially toxic medical cannabis. (Fri Nov 20 09:40:14 2009 PST)







CANADA: A high to remember - theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - The most psychoactive cannabinoid chemical [in marijuana] is tetrahydrocannabinol. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)







Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana
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publicbroadcasting - (US) KUNC: Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana (2009-11-20) Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana Four additional Colorado cities passed moratoriums on new medical mari... (Thu Nov 19 21:39:52 2009 PST)





WeHoNews.com:
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wehonews - (US) They promise to prosecute any and all collectives where money is exchanged despite the city council s actions. Cooley and Sheriff Lee Baca wrote a letter in August expressing their viewpoint that marijuana sales are illegal and will be prosecuted. (Thu Nov 19 16:39:48 2009 PST)





CO: Paul Nitze: Amendment 20 isn't the answer - AspenTimes.com
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aspentimes - (US) An Aspen truck driver named James Wingers took a plea deal in a marijuana trafficking case that will land him between five and 40 years in federal prison. (Thu Nov 19 16:03:07 2009 PST)









Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon ...
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californianewswire - Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab : Thu. (Thu Nov 19 14:19:21 2009 PST)




TOP: West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story -- latimes.com
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latimes - (US) Latimes.com West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story Medical marijuana Marijuana dispensaries in West Hollywood Steve Cooley said he believed most dispensaries were illegal and threatened to prosecute them. (Thu Nov 19 14:03:36 2009 PST)





Pro-Pot Group Says LA City Council In Its Pocket
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blogs.laweekly - Anti-dispensary stances of county District Attorney Steve Cooley and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and that the council will eventually emerge with legislation that allows the kind of over-the-counter pot shops that have proliferated in neighborhoods such as Venice. (Thu Nov 19 11:19:22 2009 PST)





What would marijuana legalization look like?
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capitolweekly - Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of California&rsquo. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groups&mdash. (Thu Nov 19 10:40:23 2009 PST)







Stan Garnett: Colorado has mishandled the medical-marijuana issue - Denver News - The Latest Word
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blogs.westword - He declared that he was " Garnett has been out front about medical marijuana: A few months back. He declared that he was " committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state committed to having the most progressive approach to medical marijuana of any DA's office in the state The marijuana crowd spread myths that pot is non addictive and harmless. (Thu Nov 19 09:39:52 2009 PST)








What would marijuana legalization look like?
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publicceo - (US) Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of Californiab s political discourse. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groupsb avid pro-marijuana crowd. (Thu Nov 19 07:39:33 2009 PST)







Med Pot Advocates Fired Up Over Security Video, Other Reforms
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statebillnews - Other Reforms Medical Marijuana advocates are lit up over the possibility that Denver police officers might be able to confiscate the security tapes of medical marijuana dispensaries at any given time. (Thu Nov 19 06:39:24 2009 PST)






'Cannabis Cafe' Opens in Oregon
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theatlanticwire - (US) So long as users are registered with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML) and smoke out of the public view. (Thu Nov 19 05:39:14 2009 PST)







Redding police prepare to inspect marijuana collectives ; Redding Record Searchlight
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redding - (US) Hansen said they were discussing the specifics of the marijuana ordinance. Redding police are preparing to enforce regulations designed to yank illicit marijuana dealers from the burgeoning crop of medical cannabis clubs that have sprouted around town over the past eight months. (Thu Nov 19 00:40:38 2009 PST)







Prince of Pot temporarily let out of jail
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metronews - (Canada) Metro - Prince of Pot temporarily let out of jail Marc Emery, self-proclaimed Prince of P... (Wed Nov 18 23:34:34 2009 PST)




What would marijuana legalization look like?
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capitolweekly - Discussions about legalizing marijuana have become part of California&rsquo. Most of the popular debate is dominated by two groups&mdash. (Wed Nov 18 22:40:01 2009 PST)







NJ Weedman Celebrates Victorious Ruling for Medical Marijuana Community
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live-pr - (Austria) "We are living in the midst of a 'reefer revolution' and I am happy to be a part of it. There is even more reason to celebrate. NJWeedman achieved cult status and media notoriety when he was arrested for smoking the sacred herb in front of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. (Wed Nov 18 21:39:22 2009 PST)






"Bowls, Weeds, and Joints," a new residence hall anti-marijuana seminar
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keystoneonline - Joints.b The goal of the program was to educate students on how terrible marijuana is. (Wed Nov 18 20:43:22 2009 PST)









LA City Council puts off medical marijuana vote
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latimes - (US) Although members appear likely to ignore prosecutors and allow dispensaries to sell pot, they say they need time to study numerous proposed amendments. medical marijuana The council appeared likely to allow dispensaries to sell marijuana... (Wed Nov 18 20:04:54 2009 PST)






TX: Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong - El Paso Times
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elpasotimes - (US) Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong - El Paso Times Robert Almonte: 'War on Drugs' conference got the issue wrong Fighting the border drug war JuC!rez violence: Drug-war brutality persists despite presence of military Groups tour Mexico to put spotlight on slayings Mexico angered by drug lord's spot on Forbes list Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman on Forbes' list of most power... (Wed Nov 18 18:24:41 2009 PST)











Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393
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examiner - Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Rendell puts his name on medical marijuana - voters your voice is needed now on PA HB 1393 Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Wed Nov 18 16:40:36 2009 PST)









Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will support a well crafted medical marijuana bill
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examiner - Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. "If the legislature sends him a well crafted medical marijuana bill Governor Rendell said he will sign it.". (Wed Nov 18 15:40:30 2009 PST)









Legislators move to monetize Medical Marijuana industry
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examiner - Legislators move to monetize Medical Marijuana industry Under the new legislation, medical marijuana dispens... (Wed Nov 18 12:39:29 2009 PST)





The sacking of Mr. Nutt
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tigerweekly - Has been asked to resign following a report he published claiming that alcohol and tobacco are more dangerous than marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 10:51:01 2009 PST)







Opposing Views: OPINION:DEA Removes AMA Marijuana Talking Points From Website
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opposingviews - (US) DEA Removes AMA Marijuana Talking Points From Website Marijuana Policy Project Texas Teen Charged with Selling Marijuana Door to Door Health Care Costs for Alcohol & Tobacco Higher Than Marijuana DEA Ignores AMA's New Medical Marijuana Policy Advocacy Group to Sue L.A. if Medical Marijuana Sales are Banned Tuesday night. (Wed Nov 18 10:39:32 2009 PST)









Ferry from downtown to West Van open for business
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metronews - (Canada) Emery out on bail till extradition B.C.b s Prince of Pot has been granted bail and could temporarily be released from jail as early as today as he continues to await extradition to the U.S.... (Wed Nov 18 10:19:43 2009 PST)




Waiting to Inhale
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seattleweekly - (US) After the American Medical Association's recent announcement that it is asking the federal government to consider legalizing medical marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 10:19:43 2009 PST)










LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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sddt - (US) The City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)




Drug Costs Soar; Cancer Controversy; Obama in China; Obama's
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rdmag - (US) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: I have tremendous respect for the task force but I do have difficulty without getting into the scientific weeds. I have difficulty with the methodology that they use. ROBERTS: The controversy over medical marijuana is raging in Los Angeles. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)







Cannabis can affect neuropathic pain medical marijuana and multiple sclerosis
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examiner - Cannabis can affect neuropathic pain medical marijuana and multiple sclerosis Cannabis Revolution Examiner Cannabis can affect neuropathic pain medical marijuana and multiple sclerosis Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Wed Nov 18 09:41:57 2009 PST)








LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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mydesert - (US) The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 07:39:29 2009 PST)







[also pasadenastarnews4335, recordnet6279]
Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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miamiherald - (US) Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - Breaking News - Business - MiamiHerald.com Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Medical marijuana shops abound in California A surge in medical marijuana in California has left communities trying to regulate or ban the drug. (Wed Nov 18 05:41:30 2009 PST)






LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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sacbee - (US) The City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 04:39:58 2009 PST)






[also signonsandiego9162]
LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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fresnobee - (US) Get busted Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Tuesday he will target owners of medical marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot. Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Tuesday he will target owners of medical marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot. (Wed Nov 18 04:39:58 2009 PST)





LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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telegram - (US) The City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 04:34:27 2009 PST)




[also sfexaminer9183]
LA Council To Consider Medical Marijuana Ordinance
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cbs5 - (US) The dispute over what is permissible under state law has led to a two-year delay on an ordinance vote while a proliferation of pot shops b officials estimate as many as 600 over the past eight months alone b have opened across Los Angeles. (Wed Nov 18 03:40:19 2009 PST)







[also cbs25537, cbs135587]
LA council to consider medical marijuana ordinance
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orovillemr - (US) The City Council on Wednesday will consider a long-awaited. Oft-debated medical marijuana ordinance whose provisions have shifted dramatically in recent days. (Wed Nov 18 02:39:57 2009 PST)





[also sfgate7619, marinij3871, pe7684, lasvegassun8862, chicoer4259, examiner8551, times-standard4610, mymotherlode9769]
Opinion: Paul Taylor
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manchestereveningnews - (UK) Some sex workers, on the other hand, are grateful for a role model who shows they are not all drug-addicted victims. (Wed Nov 18 02:35:00 2009 PST)





Trinity County next to consider medical marijuana restrictions
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redding - (US) Redding Record Searchlight Trinity County next to consider medical marijuana restrictions Trinity County leaders are weighing possible restrictions on medical marijuana. (Wed Nov 18 00:21:30 2009 PST)






Medical marijuana advocates protest Lake Forest raids
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ocregister - Marijuana - News - The Orange County Register Medical marijuana advocates protest Lake Forest raids Two raids on dispensaries have owners. Two raids conducted at Lake Forest medical marijuana dispensaries Friday afternoon have owners and volunteers at other dispensaries on high alert. (Tue Nov 17 22:35:37 2009 PST)







LA County prosecutor: Sell medical pot, get busted
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fresnobee - (US) Get busted Los Angeles County's top prosecutor says he will target marijuana dispensaries that violate state law. Los Angeles County's top prosecutor says he will target marijuana dispensaries that violate state law. District Attorney Steve Cooley said in a release Tuesday that he will continue to prosecute those who profit and sell to people who don't qualify for medical marijuana. (Tue Nov 17 21:39:57 2009 PST)







Denver initiates dispensary tax
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examiner - Denver initiates dispensary tax NORML Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the NORML Examiner. (Tue Nov 17 21:39:57 2009 PST)






LA County prosecutor: Sell medical pot, get busted
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fresnobee - (US) Get busted Los Angeles County's top prosecutor says he will target marijuana dispensaries that violate state law. Los Angeles County's top prosecutor says he will target marijuana dispensaries that violate state law. District Attorney Steve Cooley said in a release Tuesday that he will continue to prosecute those who profit and sell to people who don't qualify for medical marijuana. (Tue Nov 17 19:50:08 2009 PST)







Deputy DA Admits Membership In Medical Pot Collective
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10news - San Diego resident and Navy veteran Jovan Jackson is being charged with several counts involving possession of medical marijuana and the sale of medical marijuana. (Tue Nov 17 19:05:22 2009 PST)



Pot Topic: Selling Marijuana Out Of Storefronts Simply Illegal, Attorneys Say
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blogs.laweekly - Attorneys Say At the core of the battle in City Hall to regulate some 800 or so registered medical marijuana dispensaries is the concept of "over-the-counter sales.". (Tue Nov 17 17:40:44 2009 PST)








Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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fresnobee - (US) Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - National Wire - Fresnobee.com Hot Spot Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Bill Ritter plans to direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax. (Tue Nov 17 15:41:48 2009 PST)





Former Seattle US attorney favors drug law review
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tdn - (US) The Daily News Online ( Breaking News ( Former Seattle U.S. attorney favors drug law review Attorney John McKay was somewhere near the front lines of the nation&rsquo. (Tue Nov 17 15:41:48 2009 PST)











LA County's top prosecutor says he will bust marijuana dispensaries that take ...
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blog.taragana - S top prosecutor says he will bust marijuana dispensaries that take cash for pot LA County’. (Tue Nov 17 15:41:48 2009 PST)







Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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fresnobee - (US) Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - National Wire - Fresnobee.com Hot Spot Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Bill Ritter plans to direct medical marijuana dispensaries to start paying sales tax. (Tue Nov 17 15:41:48 2009 PST)





[also examiner8654]
TOP: Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries - BostonHerald.com
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news.bostonherald - (US) Where hundreds of marijuana shops have popped up and come under critical scrutiny. (Tue Nov 17 14:37:55 2009 PST)






TOP: Council will OK pot law to kill it - Article Comments - View topic - General Discussion - Article Talk : Denver Colorado Neighbors
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neighbors.denverpost - Council will OK pot law to kill it - Article Comments - View topic - General Discussion - Article Talk : Denver Colorado Neighbors Article Discussion: Council will OK pot law to kill it Denver City Council members want to pass an ordinance that would make marijuana possession the lowest priority for police - but not because pot advocates have won them over. (Tue Nov 17 14:25:58 2009 PST)











Former Seattle US attorney favors drug law review
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theolympian - (US) Washington Former Seattle US attorney favors drug law review Attorney John McKay was somewhere near the front lines of the nation's drug war. (Tue Nov 17 13:40:07 2009 PST)







[also bellinghamherald5593, tri-cityherald4542, thenewstribune5916]
Colorado attorney general rules medical marijuana can be taxed
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examiner - Colorado attorney general rules medical marijuana can be taxed Is medical marijuana legal or not? (Tue Nov 17 13:05:50 2009 PST)





Cannabis Cafe opens in Portland, Oregon - Gather
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gather - Oregon e nation's first marijuana cafe - the Cannabis Cafe The opening comes following an announcement by the Obama administration that federal attorneys will not prosecute possessors of medical marijuana. (Tue Nov 17 12:40:54 2009 PST)






Jonathan Caulkins - Most of the debate about legalizing marijuana is misinformed
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examiner - Jonathan Caulkins - Most of the debate about legalizing marijuana is misinformed Cannabis Revolution Examiner Jonathan Caulkins - Most of the debate about legalizing marijuana is misinformed Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Tue Nov 17 12:34:00 2009 PST)









Councilmen boycott closed session on medical marijuana dispensary
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morganhilltimes - Peter Arellano and Craig Gartman - were also the three dissenters who voted last month to create a specific ordinance that would have allowed the dispensary. (Tue Nov 17 11:41:53 2009 PST)





National Multiple Sclerosis Society responds to AMA's revised opinion on Medical Marijuana
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examiner - National Multiple Sclerosis Society responds to AMA's revised opinion on Medical Marijuana Cannabis Revolution Examiner National Multiple Sclerosis Society responds to AMA's revised opinion on Medical Marijuana Cannabis Revolution Examiner Get alerts when there is a new article from the Cannabis Revolution Examiner. (Tue Nov 17 10:42:39 2009 PST)








Gilroy suing brand-new medical marijuana dispensary
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kliv - (US) Was blocked from doing so by council members who said they needed more time to work out an ordinance regulating medical marijuana in their city. (Tue Nov 17 09:41:59 2009 PST)



Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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examiner - Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - Examiner.com Libertarian News Examiner Libertarian calendar girls launch fundraising effort Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes 27 mins ago: Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries Feds to stop prosecuting medical marijuana users Feds issue new medical marijuana policy Feds to issue new ... (Tue Nov 17 09:41:59 2009 PST)




Los Angeles Times:
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huffingtonpost - Alcohol Mix To Create Toxic 3rd Chemical Drug addiction clinics say they are becoming increasingly concerned by the health risks associated with the chemical . Drug addiction clinics say they are becoming increasingly concerned by the health risks associated with the chemical . (Tue Nov 17 09:03:49 2009 PST)












Councilmen boycott closed session on medical marijuana dispensary
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gilroydispatch - The council last month rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the dispensary to operate. Operating in a district that was not zoned for a dispensary and violating federal law. (Tue Nov 17 08:41:51 2009 PST)






Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes
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examiner - Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes - Examiner.com Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes 21 mins ago: Colo. medical pot suppliers will have to pay taxes Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries Feds to stop prosecuting medical marijuana users Feds issue new medical marijuana policy Feds to issue new medical marijuana policy AP Newsbreak: New medical marijuana policy issued plan... (Tue Nov 17 07:05:30 2009 PST)




Wake-Up Call: Charlie Brown hits the mean streets of Los Angeles
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blogs.westword - Marijuana Dispensaries City Council rep Charlie Brown has taken the lead on corralling medical marijuana dispensaries in Denver. And he's taking the task seriously -- so seriously that, last week, he took his cowboy hat and traveled to Los Angeles (using campaign funds, ... (Tue Nov 17 06:40:19 2009 PST)



Marc Emery should have been protected here
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canada - (Canada) Marc Emery should have been protected here Re: 'Marc Emery deserved his punishment in prison' (Daily News. (Tue Nov 17 06:19:28 2009 PST)









Chris Romer's Medical Marijuana Plan Draws Ire
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statebillnews - Medical marijuana dispensaries might have to offer additional health-related services like massages. (Tue Nov 17 05:19:11 2009 PST)





Councilmen boycott closed session on medical marijuana dispensary
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gilroydispatch - The council last month rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the dispensary to operate. Operating in a district that was not zoned for a dispensary and violating federal law. (Tue Nov 17 01:39:21 2009 PST)






Reap benefits of legal drugs
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halifaxcourier - (UK) Surely it would be far more beneficial if people addicted to the "hard" drugs were treated as humans who may be rehabilitated. (Tue Nov 17 01:19:19 2009 PST)







AG Suthers says Colorado can tax medical marijuana
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denverpost - (US) Alarming some Two Denver councilmen back medical-marijuana sales tax Pot dispensaries thriving as stiffer regulation looms Court says medical-marijuana growers must have close patient contact In an opinion that could generate more revenue for cash-strapped governments and give additional legitimacy to a fledgling industry. (Tue Nov 17 00:39:58 2009 PST)





Ex-US attorney: Time to change pot laws
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seattlepi - Ex-U.S. attorney: Time to change pot laws Attorney John McKay was somewhere near the front lines of the nation's drug war. (Mon Nov 16 23:34:37 2009 PST)











[also seattlepi5511]
Med pot plan draws ire
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thedenverdailynews - Denver Daily - Med pot plan draws ire Lawmaker s ideas have one pro-medical pot group smoking mad A pro-medical marijuana advocacy group blasted Sen. (Mon Nov 16 22:34:39 2009 PST)





Deputy DA May Be Defense Witness In Medical Pot Trial
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10news - (US) The prosecution of Jovan Jackson is not just any medical marijuana case. 10News has learned that along with Jackson. (Mon Nov 16 20:40:41 2009 PST)





Pot shop could sue
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gilroydispatch - Letters: Marijuana dispensary owner points to 'great personal sacrifices' made Pot shop could sue The City Council is gearing up for a legal battle against a new medical marijuana dispensary that continued to sell cannabis last week despite a cease and desist order. (Mon Nov 16 19:39:22 2009 PST)






Suthers: Medical marijuana dispensaries subject to sales tax, retail license laws
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denverpost - (US) Retail license laws Medical marijuana rule change voided in Colorado Medical marijuana rule gets court review Medical-marijuana caregiver dispute goes to court Dillon rejects marijuana dispensaries Two Denver councilmen back medical-marijuana sales tax Pot dispensaries thriving as stiffer regulation looms Court says medical-marijuana growers must have close patient contact Growth of medical-marijuana demand f... (Mon Nov 16 18:34:58 2009 PST)




TOP: contracostatimes.com : AMA: Time for another look at marijuana
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m.contracostatimes - (US) Is historic. "The two largest physician groups in the U.S. have established medical marijuana as a health care issue that must be addressed. (Mon Nov 16 14:58:37 2009 PST)






TOP: contracostatimes.com : AMA: Time for another look at marijuana
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m.contracostatimes - (US) AMA: Time for another look at marijuana As proposed ballot measures and a legislative bill to allow recreational marijuana use advance in California, medical marijuana advocates scored a big win today as the American Medical Association shifts to a friendlier stance. As proposed ballot measures and a legislative bill to allow... (Mon Nov 16 14:58:37 2009 PST)






TOP: contracostatimes.com : AMA: Time for another look at marijuana
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m.contracostatimes - (US) Is historic. "The two largest physician groups in the U.S. have established medical marijuana as a health care issue that must be addressed. (Mon Nov 16 14:58:37 2009 PST)






TOP: contracostatimes.com : AMA: Time for another look at marijuana
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m.contracostatimes - (US) AMA: Time for another look at marijuana As proposed ballot measures and a legislative bill to allow recreational marijuana use advance in California, medical marijuana advocates scored a big win today as the American Medical Association shifts to a friendlier stance. As proposed ballot measures and a legislative bill to allow... (Mon Nov 16 14:58:37 2009 PST)






TOP: AMA: Time for another look at marijuana - ContraCostaTimes.com
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contracostatimes - (US) Is historic. "The two largest physician groups in the U.S. have established medical marijuana as a health care issue that must be addressed. (Mon Nov 16 14:58:37 2009 PST)







[also contracostatimes7220]
There ain't no party like a pro-pot party
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blogs.westword - There ain't no party like a pro-pot party - Denver News - The Latest Word Marijuana Dispensaries There ain't no party like a pro-pot party Marijuana Colorado Marijuana Reform Seminar and Activist Boot Camp They were there to plan an ambitious new political strategy for the state. (Mon Nov 16 14:40:50 2009 PST)




TOP: West Hollywood's medical marijuana success story -- latimes.com
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latimes - (US) Clamped interim rules on the ones that were open. The vote was unanimous. Neighborhood watch leaders say their streets are safer because the dispensary guards are required to walk nearby blocks. Says there have been no recent crimes at dispensaries and no calls from agitated neighbors. (Mon Nov 16 14:04:21 2009 PST)







NM's medical pot program has slow, cautious start
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fresnobee - (US) NM's medical pot program has slow, cautious start - National Wire - Fresnobee.com Hot Spot NM's medical pot program has slow, cautious start NM's medical p... (Mon Nov 16 13:40:55 2009 PST)







AMA: Time for another look at marijuana
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insidebayarea - (US) Is historic. "The two largest physician groups in the U.S. have established medical marijuana as a health care issue that must be addressed. (Mon Nov 16 11:19:52 2009 PST)







[also insidebayarea6172, insidebayarea5749, insidebayarea3990, insidebayarea5548, insidebayarea5106, insidebayarea6051]
CNSNews.com - New Mexico's Medical Pot Program Has Slow, Cautious Start
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cnsnews - He is among the first licensed medical marjijuana providers under a state law passed in 2007 legalizing medical marijuana. (Mon Nov 16 10:42:46 2009 PST)









Smoking pot no big deal?
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washingtonpost - (US) Baby boomers find growing public acceptance of marijuana use : Pot smoking Is that a new attitude toward marijuana you smell? A softening of opposition to pot smoking is wafting through the air. He will be joined by freelance editor and occasional pot smoker. Thanks for looking in on our discussion about pot smoking among middle aged and older people and the signs generally that tolerance of marijuana use is ... (Mon Nov 16 10:42:46 2009 PST)











Senator Chris Romer's medical-marijuana ideas put many dispensaries -- and younger patients -- in the crosshairs - Denver News - The Latest Word
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blogs.westword - He believes his proposals will provide a way to get a handle on the runaway medical-marijuana industry. (Mon Nov 16 10:42:46 2009 PST)







Opposing Views: NEWS:Advocacy Group to Sue L.A. if Medical Marijuana Sales are Banned
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opposingviews - (US) Opposing Views: NEWS:Advocacy Group to Sue L.A. if Medical Marijuana Sales are Banned Americans for Safe Access . (Mon Nov 16 09:41:29 2009 PST)








Medical Marijuana: The Bigger Picture
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lbpost - LBPOST.com: Medical Marijuana: The Bigger Picture It s so very easy to get, if you ll pardon the expression, lost in the weeds of this particular public policy challenge. Because: Your right to smoke marijuana, medical or otherwise, should stop wh... (Mon Nov 16 09:41:29 2009 PST)







Committees to discuss proposed medical marijuana ordinance
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dailynews - (US) Committees to discuss proposed medical marijuana ordinance - LA Daily News Committees to discuss proposed medical marijuana ordinance An ordinance that would outlaw most of the estimated 1000 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles will be discussed Monday morning at a joint session of the City Council's Public Safety and Planning and Land Use committees. (Mon Nov 16 08:40:56 2009 PST)





Council Weighs Law That Would Ban Most Pot Dispensaries
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blogs.laweekly - Council Weighs Law That Would Ban Most Pot Dispensaries - Los Angeles News - LA Daily City To Begin Debating Pot Dispensaries Next Week Council Weighs Law That Would Ban Most Pot Dispensaries City Council committees this week will look at a proposal written by City Attorney Carmen Trutanich that would essentially ban most of the 800 or so medical marijuana dispensaries currently registered with the city. (Mon Nov 16 08:34:00 2009 PST)







A Talk With Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko
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anewscafe - T have long to rejoice. Insisting that state laws regarding federally regulated drugs were invalid in the face of federal law. It will not be a priority to use federal resources to prosecute patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana.”. (Mon Nov 16 04:18:46 2009 PST)









LA City Council committees to discuss proposed pot ordinance
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laindependent - An ordinance that would outlaw most of the estimated 1000 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles will be discussed Monday at a joint session of the City Council's Public Safety and Planning and Land Use committees. (Mon Nov 16 00:04:18 2009 PST)






Woody Harrelson takes a stand on war, marijuana and 'The Messenger'
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sdnn - (US) Scott Marks: What are your latest efforts in the struggle to legalize marijuana? (Mon Nov 16 00:04:18 2009 PST)







