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Maryland Reversing Stance On Medical Marijuana

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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration is reversing course on medical marijuana. The state's health and mental hygiene secretary is now expressing support for a measure to allow medical marijuana in Maryland.

Sec. Joshua Sharfstein told lawmakers yesterday the O'Malley administration has changed its position because the federal government has not brought charges against any state employees in other states who have been involved with distributing medical marijuana.

Last year, the administration didn't support a similar proposal, due to concerns about potential federal prosecution of state employees.

Baltimore County Del. Dan Morhaim is sponsoring a bill that creates a commission to oversee a medical marijuana program at academic medical centers.

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China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.
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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.
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IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status.
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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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