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Trump to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana: Officials
“President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Wednesday that will reclassify marijuana to a Schedule III drug, effectively easing federal restrictions on the drug, according to two senior administration officials familiar with the matter.” — Michelle Stoddart and Katherine Faulders
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“President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Monday that would allow for reclassification of marijuana, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. The person asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak about the White House’s plans.”
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Thai Weed Heats Up: Advocates Against Reclassification, Push for Cannabis Act
“Prasitchai explained that the network has proposed forming a joint committee to research cannabis in four dimensions:
Whether cannabis poses more health risks than cigarettes and alcohol.
Whether cannabis has caused more severe social harm in the last two years compared to cigarettes and alcohol.
Whether the medicinal properties of cannabis are superior to those of cigarettes and alcohol.
Whether cannabis actually causes psychiatric disorders and brain damage in young people, as claimed by the government.
Once the research is complete, the results should determine the legal status of cannabis. If cannabis is found to be no more harmful than cigarettes and alcohol and is not a cause of psychiatric disorders or brain damage, it should be regulated under a cannabis law. If it proves to be more harmful, it should come under the Narcotics Act.”
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Tobacco, alcohol, processed foods and fossil fuels ‘kill 2.7m a year in Europe’
“In a groundbreaking report, the WHO said powerful industries were driving ill-health and premature death by using ‘misleading’ marketing and interfering in governments’ efforts to prevent killer diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.”