Federal crackdown targets California medical marijuana shops
Federal prosecutors in Sacramento announced a crackdown on California dispensaries and marijuana growers. They aim to shut down dozens of operations, focusing on storefronts near schools parks and sports fields. Attorney Melinda Haag says a portion of the industry uses medical marijuana to cloak illegal drug dealing.
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Occupy Wall Street Creates A Tiny City In Zuccotti Park
Protesters in Zuccotti Park organize a self governed micro city with task forces for food security first aid sanitation legal help and Internet access. A general assembly meets twice daily and a people mic system shares announcements. 100 to 200 sleep onsite while hundreds contribute by day with volunteers donations including food clothing medical supplies and cash. Local nurse says injuries are minor while supplies are stocked and shared among participants.
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New Hampshire
State Dept Promises Fair Process On Pipeline Plan
In Washington a State Department official vowed a fair process on whether TransCanada may pipe oil from Alberta tar sands to Gulf Coast refineries in Houston and Port Arthur. Protests outside contested the decision while activists cited past ties to Hillary Clinton aide Paul Elliott and questioned impartiality.
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