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Medical marijuana bill clears Delaware Senate panel

Published 06/04/09

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana in Delaware cleared a Senate committee Wednesday with no opposition.

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The Senate Health and Social Services committee released the bill Wednesday after a 90-minute hearing in which no one spoke against it. Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, the chief sponsor, said amendments to clarify language in the bill will be drafted before it is brought up for a vote by the full Senate.

As written, the bill would allow people with debilitating medical conditions such as glaucoma, cancer, AIDS and multiple sclerosis to use marijuana to treat their conditions or alleviate their...

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Finally - 2009-06-04 15:07:53

something we agree on Reggie

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figures - 2009-06-04 13:04:59

That's a long way to ride your bike, Regina. Please don't try to cross the bay bridge while stoned.

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Delaware: Where freedom reigns - 2009-06-04 11:30:50

YES!!! This is the greatest thing ever to happen. Maybe we will be next.

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