Daily Archives: May 10, 2005

Military and Congress skirmish over drug war

In today’s Washington Times… Rep. Mark Souder, Indiana Republican and subcommittee chairman, holds a hearing today that will examine whether the Defense Department still can fulfill its decade-and-a-half-old mandate to be the lead agency for detecting and monitoring airborne and … Continue reading

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Raich delay may cause nervousness in some parts…

In USA Today. One of the most closely watched decisions involves whether states can shield medical marijuana users from federal prosecution on drug charges. The case, which was heard last November, pits the conservative anti-drug interests of the Bush administration … Continue reading

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Karen Tandy Whines About the Press

Reported in the Knox News Sentinel. In Gatlinburg last week, DEA Head Karen Tandy claimed that the drug war was making progress, but complained “that the media doesn’t report the issue fairly.” “Good news doesn’t sell,” Tandy said. “You won’t … Continue reading

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