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Recession Sparks Efforts to Legalize Pot

Full-scale regulation and taxation on the table in Calif.

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2009 6:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – The recession has given marijuana-legalization advocates an unexpected boost, Time reports, as cash-strapped states are tempted by possible revenues from pot taxes. With an existing medical-marijuana market and cuts to education and health services pending due to a huge budget deficit, California advocates are preparing...   Read full story »

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