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Day: April 17, 2008

Since 1992, every Thursday and when breaking news warrants, NORML | The NORML Foundation have been issuing weekly press releases for marijuana law supporters and the media.

NORML’s News Releases archives goes back to 1996 and serves as a valuable tool to alert citizens about cannabis-related news and legislation as well as a research tool for reviewing a chronology of marijuana law reform.

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NORML To Hold First Annual 4/20 Moneybomb – Organization’s Facebook Supporters Reach 420,000

Washington, DC:  NORML is offering supporters the opportunity to join NORML for only $4.20 this…

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Federal Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced by Rep. Ron Paul

Washington, DC:  Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 5842, the “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,”…

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Federal Decriminalization Bill Introduced — Bill Would End Federal Authority to Arrest Adults for Pot Possession

Washington, DC: US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation in Congress today to strip the…

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