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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Medical Marijuana and Legal Confusion

    President Obama recently asked the following question on ABC New: "How do you reconcile a federal law that still says marijuana is a federal offense and state laws that it's legal?" In California, other questions arise. Why do different cities regulate medical marijuana in different ways?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama recently asked the following question on ABC New: "How do you reconcile a federal law that still says marijuana is a federal offense and state laws that it's legal?" In California, other questions arise. Why do different cities regulate medical marijuana in different ways? Why will the City of Los Angeles very likely have three, competing medical marijuana measures on the ballot in May?

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    Angelenos to Vote on Competing Marijuana Measures
    1. 0:00Medical Marijuana and Legal ConfusionYou’re reading this
    2. 21:39A Book Lover's Paradise in Downtown
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Alex Kreit

      Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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      Paul Koretz

      LA City Councilmember for District 5

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      David Welch

      attorney

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Angelenos to Vote on Competing Marijuana Measures
    1. 0:00Medical Marijuana and Legal ConfusionYou’re reading this
    2. 21:39A Book Lover's Paradise in Downtown
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