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Biden Loosens Up on Weed

May 2, 2024
26:54
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White House correspondent for The New York Times discusses Biden's pivot on marijuana policy, from strict to liberal approach. Impact on criminal justice reform, business opportunities, and research accessibility explored. President Biden's evolving stance on cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform in an election year highlighted.
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  • The Biden administration recommended moving marijuana from Schedule One to Schedule Three, acknowledging its potential medical benefits and reflecting changing public sentiment towards its use.
  • The reclassification of marijuana could reduce federal sentences for related crimes, facilitate research on its benefits, and remove limitations for business owners in the industry.

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Biden Administration Recommends Loosening Federal Restrictions on Marijuana

The Biden administration has recommended loosening federal restrictions on marijuana by moving it from Schedule One to Schedule Three classification. This shift acknowledges potential medical benefits of marijuana and reflects changing public sentiment towards its use. The change aims to provide leniency in legal approaches to marijuana, potentially reducing federal sentences for related crimes.

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