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DEA Won't Raid Medical Marijuana Facilities Under Obama

CitizenSugar — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:00:56 -0800

In a stunning move, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that federal drug enforcement officials will no longer raid medical marijuana facilities. This may come as a surprise, since the feds have been cracking down on medical pot since California voted to legalize it in 1996. But Holder says we shouldn't be so shocked; after all, Barack Obama did promise to stop prosecuting medical usage during the campaign.

In fact, Obama used his mother's own experience with breast cancer to inform his opinion. On the trail, Obama said he didn't see any difference between the morphine his mom took and marijuana.

Last week, Holder explained the policy motives behind the move. He said: "The president believes that federal resources should not be used to circumvent state laws." And there you have it. If a state wants to legalize medical marijuana, the federal government will stay out of it!

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Eric Holder Says Assault Weapon Ban Is Back

CitizenSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:30:10 -0800

Attorney General Eric Holder announced yesterday that the administration will reinstate a ban on assault weapons.

Before you get too worried that Obama is taking unprecedented steps to limit your right to bear arms, know that he just wants to reinstate the ban that expired in 2004. In 1994, Congress banned 19 types of semi-automatic military-style guns and ammunition clips with more than 10 rounds.

Holder's statements yesterday focused on the positive impact the ban will have . . . in Mexico! Drug traffickers south of the border often buy sophisticated weapons in the US, according to the Mexican government. And Mexico needs all the help it can get fighting the drug traffickers, since 6,000 people were killed last year due to drug violence.

Holder also explained how the ban fits into Obama's broader plan on guns:

As President Obama indicated during the campaign, there are just a few gun-related changes that we would like to make, and among them would be to reinstitute the ban on the sale of assault weapons.

Does this sound like good gun control policy?

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Briefing Book! Eric Holder Calls Waterboarding Torture

LibertySugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:16:17 -0800

Attorney General: Obama's appointee Eric Holder calls waterboarding torture at confirmation hearing. - Huffington Post
Terrorism: British foreign secretary says terrorism is a deadly tactic, not an institution or ideology. - Donklephant
Sports: Great moments in presidential athletics. - 23/6
No More Early-to-Bed White House: Barack Obama is bringing back the night-owl presidency, filled with late nights and long hours. - Politico
Parenting: Do parents have the right to name their kids anything? Child named Adolph Hitler taken from parents. -lilsugar

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Obama to Name Nation's First Black Attorney General?

LibertySugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:30:22 -0800

Reports have broken that Barack Obama will appoint lawyer Eric Holder to the position of attorney general. A former judge, Holder also served as Bill Clinton's deputy attorney general and led Obama's VP search team. He would be the fist African-American to lead the Justice Department.

Newseek reports that Holder accepted the job, but an announcement will not be made until after Holder is officially vetted and until Obama chooses Treasury and State Department secretaries.

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Eric Holder Hearing

CitizenSugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:28:15 -0800

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Obama Introduces National Security Team Starring Hillary!

LibertySugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:57 -0800

This morning President-elect Obama rolled out his national security team, proving that you don't have to be an Obama loyalist to get a plumb role in his administration. Hillary Clinton appeared as the next US secretary of state, delivering a moving acceptance speech.

Joining Hillary was Vice President-elect Joe Biden, Robert M. Gates, the current defense secretary, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano who will be secretary of Homeland Security, Gen. James L. Jones, the former NATO commander who will be a national security adviser, Eric Holder who will serve as attorney general, and Susan Rice, the next UN ambassador.

While Obama made it obvious that he wasn't going to outline his entire plan to keep the nation secure, the press conference did have some insightful moments. They include:

Obama on what made him tap Hillary: "She possesses an extraordinary intelligence and toughness, and a remarkable work ethic. . . . She is an American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence, who knows many of the world's leaders, who will command respect in every capital, and who will clearly have the ability to advance our interests around the world."
On how he reconciled with former rival Hillary: "I extended her the offer and she accepted. I know that’s not as juicy a story as you were hoping for, but that’s all you’re going to get.”
On his role as leader of the team of rivals: "I will be setting policy as president. The buck will stop with me.”
After thanking her fellow New Yorkers, Hillary said: "Mr. President-elect, I am proud to join you on what will be a difficult and exciting adventure in this new century."

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