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Medical marijuana protestors arrested near White House

WAP2002100705 - WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Steve Fox, a medical marijuana supporter, demonstrates in front of the White House on Oct. 7, 2002. Fox and others are against a federal law which mandates 10 years in prison for anyone caught growing and distributing medical marijuana, even though it is legal in several states. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI


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