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Legalized Marijuana: Former DEAs Blast Eric Holder's Softened Stance Permitting Recreational Pot Smoking in Colorado and Washington (Video)

Nine former administrators of the Drug Enforcement Administration blasted Department of Justice Attorney General's decision to soften its stance on marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington. Those two states had allowed legalization of marijuana after voter-approved ballot measures. Over two dozen other states, as well as D.C. allow medicinal marijuana.

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North Carolina Gun Law: Legislation Forbids Police Dept. Destroying Confiscated Weapons (Video)

The state of North Carolina became the third state to forbid law enforcement from destroying unclaimed firearms and weapons. The legislation was termed "save the guns" by advocates of the legislation

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Marijuana Law: U.S. Justice Department Will Let Pot Legalization Go Into Effect in Washington and Colorado (Video)

The United States Justice Department will not challenge laws in the two states, Colorado and Washington, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

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Background Checks: White House Announces New Restrictions to Help Curb Gun Violence in America (Video)

The White House announced it would close two gun sale loopholes through executive authority by subjecting gun purchases by corporations and trusts to background checks, banning almost all re-imports of military surplus firearms to private entities.

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Janet Napolitano: DHS Secretary Delivers Farewell Speech to National Press Club as She Prepares to Step Down From Her Post (Video)

Holder Drug Sentencing: Attorney General Outlines New Justice Department Reforms for Prisoners (Video)

FBI Arrests Mayors: 2 Florida Leaders Hit with Extortion Charges (Video)

DEA Spying: Exclusive Reuters Report on Secretive Program Used to Launch Criminal Investigations of Suspected Americans (Video)

Obamacare Rebates: President Clarifies Who Will Receive Money Back As Per Health Care Law (Video)

Edward Snowden: Former NSA Contractor Annouces He Will File Asylum Request in Russia (Video)

ObamaCare Smokers: Glitch & Computer Problem Temporarily Limits Penalties for Cigarette Users (Video)

Student Loans: Renewed Debate-and 'Blame Game'- Hit Capitol Hill Concerning Interest Rates Affecting Graduates (Video)

Wisconsin Abortion Law: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Part of State's New Legislation

Immigration Reform Passes the US Senate (Video)

Wendy Davis: Texas Abortion Bill Fails to Pass after Epic Filibuster by Democratic State Senator; Crowds Erupt (Video)

Texas Abortion Law: After Restrictions Bill Approved in House, This Could Cause All Clinics in State to Shut Down (Video)