Congressional spending deal blocks pot legalization in D.C. (But stops Federal meddling in states)

(Before It's News)

This is largely because of 1 Republican from the state of Maryland who has a beef with legal marijuana.

The fact is that under the Constitution Congress does have the ultimate say in in the District of Columbia. But overturning a referendum which was overwhelmingly supported by the people of Washington is not very smart. Overturning a referendum which furthers personal liberty (for once) is just plain wrong for a party which says that it is for small government and federalism.

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