U.S. health officials are conducting an analysis on whether marijuana should be reclassified under federal law.

Posted by on Jun 22, 2014 in Blog

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The DEA has asked the Food and Drug Administration to carry out a review of marijuana’s status as a Schedule I drug, a FDA official revealed during a congressional hearing on Friday.

The FDA will evaluate whether marijuana still meets the Schedule I criteria, which considers cannabis to be highly dangerous with no medical use.

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Philadelphia officials decriminalize small amount of marijuana

Posted by on Jun 21, 2014 in Blog

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http://www.metro.us/newyork/news/local/2014/06/19/philadelphia-ok-now-carry-ounce-weed/

Pot smokers in Philadelphia were given some breathing room on Thursday.

City Council voted 13-3 to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana before breaking for summer recess.

The three Republican councilman — Dennis O’Brien, David Oh and Brian O’Neil — all voted against the measure.

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