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  HOROSCOPE IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You don’t need to make any big resolutions on your birthday. With a new moon to inspire you the right opportunities will arrive at just the right time and you will know without a shadow of a doubt what must be done – and you will do it magnificently! ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you make yourself useful to someone in a position of authority now they will find ways to repay you early in the new year. That may sound a bit mercenary but in this dog eat dog world who you know is as important as what you know. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If you want to do something out of the ordinary today, something you know is likely to shock friends and family members, then go for it 100 per cent. It’s a good way to end the old year and an even better way to start the new one. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It’s time to look ahead and start thinking about your long-term aims and ambitions. That applies as much to personal matters as it does to your career. Y...
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Justice Department Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug

 

In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Justice Department has formally proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This historic shift in drug policy recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges that it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.

The proposed rule, approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland, does not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use. Instead, it moves marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug (alongside heroin and LSD) to Schedule III (alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids). This change comes after a recommendation from the federal Health and Human Services Department, which reviewed the drug’s status at the urging of President Joe Biden in 2022.

While this move doesn’t fully decriminalize marijuana, it represents a significant step toward reversing longstanding inequities. President Biden himself has been vocal about addressing the impact of marijuana-related convictions, and this reclassification could help boost his support, especially among younger voters.

The notice of proposed rulemaking submitted to the federal register initiates a 60-day comment period, followed by a potential review from an administrative judge. If implemented, this reclassification could signal a tectonic shift away from the failed policies of the last 50 years, according to the U.S. Cannabis Council, a trade group.

In summary, the Justice Department’s move to reclassify marijuana acknowledges its medical benefits and aims to correct past injustices. While the road ahead involves further steps, this development represents a significant milestone in U.S. drug policy.

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