During a House Rules Committee debate in January, the chairman, Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), was blunt. “I, as probably everybody in this rooms knows, have a strong opinion on drugs, illegal drugs, alcohol,” Sessions said while members argued over an amendment that would protect states with legal cannabis from federal interference.
Three States Passed Marijuana Legalization Measures Tuesday. Congress Might Finally Be Next.
Jackie Mogensen, Mother Jones
Mon, 11/12/2018 - 4:00am
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