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Via Alexander DeLuca “The DEA‰s Regulation of Medicine“ July 12, 2007 – 10:00 AM 2237 Rayburn House Office Building House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security There will be a live webcast of the hearings … Continue reading →

I like this approach by the MPP in pre-empting the Drug Czar’s photo op: Drug Czar’s CA Photo-Op Can’t Hide Failure of Marijuana Policies, MPP Charges REDDING, CALIFORNIA — White House Drug Czar John Walters’ Thursday marijuana “eradication” photo-op in … Continue reading →

Via the ACLU: SANTA BARBARA, CA – The American Civil Liberties Union applauded today’s ruling by a California Superior Court judge to uphold a voter-enacted initiative that directs police to focus resources on serious crime by making marijuana use the … Continue reading →

I’m still on the road, spending some good quality time with my folks, and can only get decent internet access when I sneak away to some cafe for a few minutes. I’ll be back full time on Thursday, but will … Continue reading →

Having a great time in Iowa, and I just got access to the internet for the first time. Some good discussions in comments below. And here are a couple of other things that caught my attention: “bullet” Nice wording from … Continue reading →

Go to it.

I’m leaving for desolate areas of Iowa and western Illinois to help my parents celebrate their birthdays. My mom turns 85 on July 4 and my dad turns 85 on July 7. Part of the time, I won’t have internet, … Continue reading →

Scooter Libby is free. Richard Paey is in prison. President Bush said that Libby’s 2 1/2 year sentence was “excessive.” Richard Paey’s sentence is 25 years.

Am I dreaming? Joe Biden, sponsor of the Rave Act and inventor of the Drug Czar, is now positioning himself as a leader in crack/powder disparity reform. Everybody realizes that the crack/powder disparity is racist in its effect and is … Continue reading →

On July 12, the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime, will be holding hearings on DEA oversight. Apparently, an important part of those hearings will focus on the DEA’s involvement/interference with doctors treating pain, and some outstanding witnesses are being … Continue reading →