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Colorado becomes second US state to legalize pot

Colorado becomes second US state to legalize pot

Colorado became the second US state to legalize marijuana for recreational use Monday, as its governor signed a voter-backed proposal into law. But justice officials warned that smoking pot for fun remains against federal law, reflecting the clouds around the

Will Gary Johnson, Marijuana Tip Scales of Colorado Race?

Will Gary Johnson, Marijuana Tip Scales of Colorado Race?

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, is opposing Amendment 64, an issue on Colorado’s November ballot that would legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana. Hickenlooper said the Amendment would send the wrong message to children — that using

Colorado Gov. Claims Lincoln 'Wasn't A Great Debater'

Colorado Gov. Claims Lincoln 'Wasn't A Great Debater'

On Monday, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper tried to brush aside President Barack Obama’s poor debate performance against Mitt Romney in Denver by comparing Obama to Abraham Lincoln. Hickenlooper explained that Lincoln was not a great debater even though Lincoln made