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House Committee Blocks Marijuana Legalization Amendments

 
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Despite growing support for the legalization of marijuana in the United States, a key House committee has blocked amendments to legalize marijuana and carry out a federal study into “the prevalence of fentanyl-tainted” drugs in the market. As more states legalize marijuana and competition for talent grows fiercer, the U.S. government is loosening guidelines from the “Just Say No” era, but federal legalization still faces significant obstacles.

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The push for federal legalization of marijuana has gained momentum in recent years, with U.S. Democrat and Republican lawmakers reintroducing a bill to set the basis for the legalization of adult-use marijuana at the federal level. The top House Democrat and a Republican lawmaker have also filed a bill to lay the groundwork for federal marijuana legalization.

However, the road to federal legalization is still challenging, with some states still banning marijuana use and possession. The Minnesota Senate has finally approved a bill to legalize marijuana that advanced through 13 committees, setting the stage for a potential shift in the state's drug policy.

Despite the challenges, there are signs that federal legalization may be on the horizon. The Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has agreed to hold a committee debate and vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana. A key Republican lawmaker has also signaled interest in reassessing the federal ban that has blocked Washington, D.C., from legalizing marijuana.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has also finalized a rule to amend its drug testing policy in a way that could have significant implications for marijuana legalization. The new policy removes marijuana from the list of drugs that transportation workers are tested for, except in cases where it is required by state law.

Meanwhile, a federal law enforcement agency has updated its employment policy to make it so applicants who've grown, manufactured or sold marijuana in the past are no longer automatically disqualified from being hired.

The growing support for marijuana legalization is driven by a variety of factors, including the potential medical benefits of the drug and the economic benefits of a legal marijuana industry. However, opponents of marijuana legalization argue that it could lead to increased drug abuse and addiction.

Despite the challenges and debates, the push for federal legalization of marijuana continues to gain momentum. While it may still be several years before marijuana is legalize at the federal level, the growing support for legalization suggests that it is only a matter of time.

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