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Psst... Government-Supplied Marijuana Program Turns 30

alternet.org — That program marks its 30th anniversary May 10. That's right, our government has been supplying medical marijuana to a small number of patients -- the program peaked at 34 approved participants in 1991 -- for three full decades.More… (Political News)

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U.S. Deploys More Than 43,000 Troops Unfit for Combat

usatoday.com — More than 43,000 U.S. troops listed as medically unfit for combat in the weeks before their scheduled deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003 were sent anyway, Pentagon records show.More… (Political News)

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U.S Drug Companies Criticized by Lawmaker for Deceptive Ads

reuters.com — Pharmaceutical companies need to be more responsible in touting their products to consumers or else face tighter controls from Congress, a top U.S. Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday. Rep. Bart Stupak said television commercials in particular use deceptive techniques to push their products to potential patients and increase sales.More… (Political News)

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