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Friday, June 10, 2005

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Medical Marijuana

The Supreme Court ruled earlier this week in a 6-3 decision that the federal government may prosecute people who are prescribed Marijuana for medicinal purposes. This decision overrules or negates the authority of some states who would not prosecute users of Medical Marijuana. Mike Gimbel and Keith Stroup join Jeff to continue the discussion.

Mike Gimbel

Director, Office of Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Services, Sheppard Pratt Health System



Keith Stroup

Founder
NORML (National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana Laws)



Political Roundtable

Mark Miller and David Nitkin join Jeff to discuss the week in politics on the Political Roundtable.

Mark Miller

News Director, WBAL Radio



David Nitkin

Political Editor, The Baltimore Sun