Panel backs pot for medical use

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ST. PAUL – More than 10,000 seriously ill Minnesotans could control pain with marijuana legally if a bill headed to the full House becomes law.

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“Gov. Pawlenty stands with law enforcement in opposition to this bill,” said Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung.

Even if the bill faces a veto, sponsor Rep. Tom Huntley, DFL-Duluth, said it is important to pass it as a message to Minnesotans.

The issue has arisen several times over the years, but has failed to pass the House. It passed the Senate last year, so if the House passes the measure – as Huntley expects – it heads directly to Pawlenty.

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The bill allows doctors to approve marijuana use to reduce chronic pain. Patients could have up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana at any one time.

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[williesgirl]

1. Get our government out of medical decisions. Period. rec'd