State leaders say theyll resist any federal crackdown on pot

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

OLYMPIA — A wave of uncertainty crashed upon the state’s legalized marijuana industry Thursday when U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded policies that had made it possible to grow, sell and buy pot without fear of arrest by federal agents.

Sessions announced erasure of policies, enacted under President Barack Obama, that had steered the Department of Justice away from heavy-handed enforcement of federal laws barring production and sale of marijuana. Those policies cleared an obstacle for Washington, where voters legalized recreational marijuana use in 2012.

The move infuriated state political leaders, who vowed to fend off any effort by the federal agency to crack down on those engaged in the business.

“Given our ability to defeat terrible ideas of the Trump administration, we should have confidence we can do it again,” Gov. Jay Inslee told reporters gathered for a preview of the upcoming legislative season hosted by The Associated Press.

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[Irish_Dem]

1. Can anyone recall a time when the President of the US went toe to toe with states?

I remember Kennedy taking on the state of Alabama and George Wallace.
Sent in the national guard to desegregate the schools.

[cilla4progress]

2. Gawd

i hate this bunch