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Sessions: Justice ‘evaluating’ marijuana policy

By Anna Giaritelli
Published April 5, 2017 10:47pm ET
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Sessions: Justice ‘evaluating’ marijuana policy
Bills have been introduced in 17 states this year to make recreational pot legal for adults, while five others are considering voter referendums on the issue. (AP Photo/Michael Balsamo) | Michael Balsamo

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday announced the Justice Department has begun reevaluating federal policy on marijuana, according to a memo his office sent to the 94 U.S. Attorney’s offices.

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