Federal aid to Detroit: In reality, more than billion; but, to what end?

Filed under: Drug Abuse Washington

Were we to change our approach to the problem of drug abuse, from prohibition to regulation and taxation, we would end the threat of narco-terrorism in the hemisphere. Now, with regard to aid to Detroit, the $ 108 million is merely the tip of the …
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U visa program aids immigrants, police in Treasure Valley

Filed under: Drug Abuse Washington

In addition to domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking, other qualifying crimes include: abduction, abusive sexual contact, blackmail, extortion, false imprisonment, genital female mutilation, felonious assault, hostage taking, incest …
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Should Pot Be Legal?

Filed under: Drug Abuse Washington

Colorado will be asking voters to approve two sales taxes totaling 25%, while Washington is looking to tax producers, sellers, and buyers — for a total haul of 75%. That might be so high that it keeps the … In fact, the states with medical-marijuana …
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