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This would be a step forward from the Biden administration’s current stance on cannabis, which includes pardoning people convicted of marijuana possession and possibly reclassifying the plant from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 designation.
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Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
That recommendation now goes to the DEA, which has the final authority to act upon it and may well reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Proposition 36 aims to retool parts of Proposition 47, a measure voters overwhelmingly passed in 2014 on the promise to relieve California’s overcrowded prisons by reclassifying some non-violent offenses from felonies to misdemeanors.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Approved by voters ten years ago, Prop. 47 sought to reduce California’s severe prison overcrowding by reclassifying as misdemeanors six felony theft and drug crimes, including shoplifting and simple drug possession.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
That recommendation now goes to the DEA, which has the final authority to act upon it and may well reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Proposition 36 aims to retool parts of Proposition 47, a measure voters overwhelmingly passed in 2014 on the promise to relieve California’s overcrowded prisons by reclassifying some non-violent offenses from felonies to misdemeanors.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Approved by voters ten years ago, Prop. 47 sought to reduce California’s severe prison overcrowding by reclassifying as misdemeanors six felony theft and drug crimes, including shoplifting and simple drug possession.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Medics warn of a catastrophic situation in Gaza Israeli strikes on homes in northern Gaza overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory’s Health Ministry said, as a large-scale operation continued against Hamas militants said to be regrouping.Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Medics warn of a catastrophic situation in Gaza Israeli strikes on homes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory’s Health Ministry said, as a large-scale operation continued against Hamas militants said to be regrouping.Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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When mistakes are low-consequence, smart leaders recategorize errors as learning opportunities, evolutionary misguidance and situational myopia rather than doling out errors with penalties and professional purgatory.Nuala Walsh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
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The reintroduced bill would recategorize cranial prosthetics as durable medical equipment covered under the Social Security Act.Essence, Essence, 6 Oct. 2021
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In their investigation, police determined that the man was hit on purpose and identified the suspect as San Jose resident Edward Herrera, 40.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The crash occurred about 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Staten Island intersection of Hyland Boulevard and New Dorp Lane, police said in a separate statement that incorrectly identified the victim as a 44-year-old woman.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Misshapen tau proteins then clump together, forming aggregates within the cell.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The team designed mounts that hold up to four iPhones clumped together.Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2024
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The Chicago Police Department, in response to questions about the shooter, referred Fox News Digital to its prior news releases.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Mata referred Owens for felony prosecution for violating Arizona's laws regarding perjury and evidence tampering.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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In cases like this, the USPS offers options for filing a claim if a package arrives damaged or is forcibly removed from a mailbox.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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For married couples filing jointly, if the spouse making the IRA contribution is covered by a workplace retirement plan, the phase-out range increased to $126,000 to $146,000, from $123,000 to $143,000.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Trust is classified as a 'grantor trust' for United States federal income tax purposes, meaning the Trust itself is not subject to federal income tax.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Due to this, certain states can be classified as battleground states or swing states, meaning that they can be won by either presidential candidate.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Reclassify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclassify. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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