Daily Archives: September 7, 2011

Florida Drug Testing Law Being Challenged

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

Good to see the ACLU taking this on. Veteran, ACLU Challenge Florida Welfare Drug Test Law [FEATURE] The lawsuit, Lebron v. Wilkins, names a Central Florida man, Luis Lebron, as the lead plaintiff. Lebron, a Navy veteran, single father, and … Continue reading →

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Current Events Quiz

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

Who’ll be the first to identify the significance of this chart that’s gotten some play in the past couple of days?

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Updates

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

It continues to be a very busy time for me, as I head tomorrow to Wisconsin for my niece’s wedding. I’m really looking forward to seeing her and meeting her wonderful husband-to-be. A huge thanks to all those who have … Continue reading →

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Congressional Black Caucus stepping up?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

A piece of good news in Congress. Howard Wooldridge tells me that the Congressional Black Caucus, led by John Conyers, has begun to sponsor HR 2306 (“Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011”) with four signed on and more expected. … Continue reading →

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Marijuana regulates weight

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

Great. Now there’s another big industry that will lobby to oppose legalization of marijuana — the diet industry… Obesity and Cannabis Use: Results From 2 Representative National Surveys The role of cannabis and endocannabinoids in appetite regulation has been extensively … Continue reading →

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