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D.C. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Closer To Opening

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, June 13, 2013

D.C. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Closer To Opening

The Washington Post reports that residents in the nation's capital that suffer from certain medical conditions such as glaucoma and HIV/AIDS are now eligible to apply for a medical marijuana card that will allow them to purchase medical grade cannabis ...

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