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Oakland cannabis advocates push forward despite pressure from federal government

Since recreational marijuana sales became legal in California on January 1, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded Obama-era guidelines which called for less federal regulation. With marijuana still categorized as an illegal substance under federal law, cannabis advocates are now on high alert.

By Marian Carrasquero on March 7, 2018

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