Ex-DOJ officials laud Wash. pot measure in new ad

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SEATTLE (AP) — The campaign to legalize and tax recreational marijuana sales for those over 21 in Washington is launching a new television ad campaign Thursday, featuring former federal law enforcement officials arguing that pot prohibition has failed …
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Businesses ask Seattle leaders to do something about downtown crime

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But the mayor said arrest is not always the best solution. "If we can get people into treatment for mental health or substance abuse issues, we`re going to do that, too. But, this is a serious issue, not just for Seattle but all cities across America …
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Dendreon Gains After Aetna Expands Coverage of Provenge

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(DNDN), maker of the prostate cancer drug Provenge, gained after insurer Aetna (AET) Inc. said it will cover more patients to receive the therapy. Dendreon rose (DNDN) 3.9 percent to $ 4.81 at the close in New York. The shares of the Seattle-based …
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Ex-DOJ Officials Laud Wash. Pot Measure In New Ad
The campaign to legalize and tax recreational marijuana sales for those over 21 in Washington is launching a new television ad campaign Thursday, featuring former federal law enforcement officials arguing that pot prohibition has failed. … Read News