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title: ""The Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform committee on…"
date: 2020-08-01
source: facebook
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# "The Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform committee on…

*August 1, 2020 · Facebook*

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\"The Democratic National Committee's (DNC) platform committee on Monday rejected an amendment calling on the party to support marijuana legalization as an official 2020 policy plank.\
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Several delegates testified in favor of the proposal, arguing that legalization and ending the war on drugs will help resolve racial inequities and stimulate the economy. But following discussion of the measure, it was shot down in a 50-106 vote, with three abstentions. The panel opted to keep the language included in a draft platform that was released last week.\"
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