-Washington D.C Update- President Obama supports legalization of the recreational use of marijuana in the nations capital as approved by D.C. voters in a November referendum, the White House says. We do not believe that Congress should spend a lot of time interfering with the ability of the citizens of the District of Columbia to make decisions related to how they should govern their community, Earnest told ABCs Jonathan Karl. But despite the concerns, the president supports the passage of this compromise proposal and would sign it if it arrives on his desk. D.C. voters approved a referendum in November, by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, to legalize the possession of up to 2 ounces of pot or up to three plants for personal use. District leaders have protested the anti-marijuana rider as anti-democratic interference, since residents of the capital city do not have voting representation in Congress. Members of Congress supportive of the provision say they are acting to uphold federal law, which still bans the use, possession and sale of marijuana. *This article does not represent the views or opinions of Marshall Greene and affiliates. Purely to provide unbiased subject material. Any article can be removed upon request of originators. abcnews.go/Politics/obama-backs-dc-vote-legalize-marijuana/story?id=27536201
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:07:40 +0000