Apr 22, 2009 -
Milgram says medical marijuana proposal 'workable' but she has enforcement concerns
TRENTON - New Jersey's Attorney General Anne Milgram said she is concerned about enforcing the proposed state medicinal marijuana laws to ensure only patients can use the drug.
But she said the proposal is "workable" and her office sent recommendation to the governor's office to guard against abuses.
Under the bill, patients would have to register with the state.
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Oct 24, 2009 -
These days, political turmoil isn’t a one-way street.
President Obama’s mediocre approval ratings and the Democrats’ internal battling over the details of the health care reform plan are the obvious headline-grabbers, but the opposition party has troubles of its own.
Just 15% of Republicans who plan to vote in 2012 state primaries say the party’s representatives in Congress have done a good job of representing GOP values.
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Oct 06, 2009 -
My BF is verbally and emotionally abusive. This I know for certain. I don’t even know where to begin because it’s all too much!!
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Oct 06, 2009 -
(Patricia Hawkins, 69, a psychologist who works in Washington, wipes a tear as a bill allowing same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia is introduced at a city council meeting in Washington, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin))
Same-sex couples would be allowed to marry in the nation's capital under a bill introduced Tuesday by a District of Columbia councilman.
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Jul 16, 2009 -
By MARCUS WOHLSEN, Associated Press Writer Marcus Wohlsen, Associated Press Writer – Wed Jul 15, 9:14 pm ET
SAN FRANCISCO – A bill to tax and regulate marijuana in California like alcohol would generate nearly $1.4 billion in revenue for the cash-strapped state, according to an official analysis released Wednesday by tax officials.
The State Board of Equalization report estimates marijuana retail sales would bring $990 million from a $50-per-ounce fee and $392 million in sales taxes.
The bill introduced by San Francisco Democratic Assemblyman Tom Ammiano in February would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess, grow and sell marijuana.
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Sep 26, 2009 -
BIG CREEK, Ky. — A part-time census worker found hanging in a rural Kentucky cemetery was naked, gagged and had his hands and feet bound with duct tape, said an Ohio man who discovered the body two weeks ago.
The word "fed" was written in felt-tip pen on 51-year-old Bill Sparkman's chest, but authorities have released very few other details in the case, such as whether they think it was an accident, suicide or homicide.
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Jun 30, 2009 -
by Richard Gonzales
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A binder showing high-grade marijuana buds and other cannabis for sale at Coffeeshop Blue Sky in Oakland, Calif. Dispensary owner Richard Lee sees the Oakland tax proposal as a step toward the legalization of marijuana. AP
Morning Edition, June 30, 2009 · In today's economy, it's hard to find anyone who really wants to pay higher taxes.
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Jun 29, 2009 -
The comments at the end of the article are interesting. I'm still on the fence on this issue as I can see both sides of legalizing vs. not legalizing marijuana.
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Sep 03, 2009 -
Will Georgia Nullify National Health Care?
Posted on 03 September 2009
by Michael Boldin
In response to what some opponents see as a Congress that doesn’t represent their interests, State Legislators are looking to the nearly forgotten American political tradition of nullification as a way to reject any potential national health care program that may be coming from Washington.
Many opponents of national health care say that it’s unconstitutional, and that the 10th Amendment reserves such power to the States, or the People themselves.
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Aug 13, 2009 -
By Robin of Berkeley
August 13, 2009
My Open Letter to Liberals (American Thinker, July 31, 2009) sparked some concerns from readers that I had returned to the warm embrace of Mr. Rogers. Several kind souls even offered to spirit me away to safer pastures, sort of like a conservative witness protection program.
I can understand why it might have looked like I relapsed, perhaps by inhaling too much medical marijuana.
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