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FOX NEWS: Lessons From Legalizing Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana law will be costly if approved, health officials say

State health department fears cost, regulatory challenges over Proposition 203 By Michelle Ye Hee Lee – Oct. 11, 2010 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic If voters approve the medical-marijuana ballot proposition Nov. 2, health officials say the cash-strapped state will have to spend up to $1 million and work under a tight deadline to implement [...]

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Most Californians oppose legalizing marijuana-poll

Source: Reuters * Poll shows most Democrats support legalization * Republicans strongly against, independents divided * Prop. 19 would let local governments regulate sales By Peter Henderson SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Hopes that California will become the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana appear to be turning into a pipe dream. [...]

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12 arrested in alleged S. California pot ring

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Authorities say 12 members of a Southern California ring that illegally sold millions of dollars of pot through medical marijuana dispensaries are behind bars and facing federal charges. Federal court documents unsealed Friday name Joshua John Hester as the alleged ring leader. He was arrested Friday at his West Hollywood home. [...]

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ARIZONA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS OPPOSED TO PROPOSITION 203

ARIZONA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS OPPOSED TO PROPOSITION 203 PROPOSITION 203: Medical Marijuana Initiative has been before the voters in the past.  This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, [...]

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American Academy of Pediatrics – Az Chapter Urges No vote on 203

PROPOSITION 203:   Medical Marijuana Initiative also has been before the voters in the past.  This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, a medical marijuana user could not be arrested for [...]

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Announces Opposition to Proposition 203

Chamber cites concerns over workplace, employer burdens PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its opposition to Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. The Chamber joins a growing list of groups and prominent individuals opposed to Proposition 203, including Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jon Kyl. “After a lengthy analysis [...]

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Jerry Colangelo: Vote NO on Prop 203

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The Glaucoma Foundation warns patients of dangers of using marijuana.

BREAKING NEWS — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 28, 2010 The Glaucoma Foundation warns patients of dangers of using marijuana. In their newsletter released late on Sept 27, 2010, the Glaucoma Foundation warned patients with glaucoma not to use marijuana. They specifically criticized efforts by pro-marijuana forces to use incomplete evidence in their quest to make [...]

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HERITAGE: Legalizing Marijuana: Why Citizens Should Just Say No | The Heritage Foundation

Abstract: This November, California voters will consider a ballot initiative, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010. Scientific research is clear that marijuana is addictive and that its use significantly impairs bodily and mental functions. Even where decriminalized, marijuana trafficking remains a source of violence, crime, and social disintegration. Furthermore, studies have shown [...]

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