What to Watch in Drug Policy in 2014

What to Watch in Drug Policy in 2014

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2013 was a landmark year in unraveling the disastrous war on drugs. We reached the tipping point on legalizing marijuana for adults. Attorney General Holder denounced the mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenses that drive mass …
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Rep. Trey Radel to return to Congress after cocaine arrest

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He described his treatment in Naples as “life-changing,” and, according to Gannett, he is enrolled in an outpatient program in D.C. to monitor his sobriety. Amid calls for his resignation from Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and the Florida Republican Party …
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Gov. Cuomo to unveil medical marijuana plan Wednesday

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It's a way to make it recreational." Medical marijuana is legal in 20 states, including Massachusetts and Vermont, as well as the District of Columbia. A pilot program is also underway in a 21st state, Maryland. Two states, Colorado and Washington …
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CareFusion to Pay the Government .1 Million to Resolve Allegations That

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Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2014. CareFusion Corp. has agreed to pay the government $ 40.1 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks and promoting its products for uses that were not approved by …
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