House debates medical marijuana in several states
A resolution passed 310-93 drew debate on the House floor as supporters warned that legalizing medical marijuana sends the wrong message to teens and the nation. The Marijuana Policy Project denounced the vote while sponsor Rep Bull McCollum defended the bill pending further scientific proof.
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Radon Water Safer Than Air Study Finds
The National Research Council released findings that radon in drinking water poses a smaller health risk than inhaling the gas. The report urges prioritizing radon reduction in indoor air and notes higher death estimates from airborne radon than EPA prior limits.
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Senate backs NEA funding after partyline vote
The Senate by 76 to 22 rejected a plan to cut funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. Supporters argued it is proper to continue modest federal support amid broader congressional debates over arts funding, while opponents faulted government involvement in art and questioned allocations.
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House pushes bill to try more juveniles as adults
The House passed a four bill package on Tuesday aiming to allow more juveniles to be tried as adults for violent crimes. The measure tied to funding for a federal center for missing and exploited children drew sharp lines between Democrats and Republicans.
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