Hillary Clinton Calls for Marijuana Reclassifying as Less Dangerous Drug

Bernie Sanders says rival’s proposal ignores the major issue and that he would give states the ability to legalize the drug by removing it from the FDA list

The two leading Democratic primary candidates disagreed over changes to marijuana laws on Saturday, as they campaigned in South Carolina.

Hillary Clinton staked out a new position, saying the drug should be reclassified by the government from a Schedule 1 substance to a Schedule 2, a designation that would allow for federally sponsored research into its effects.

She has not endorsed federal legalization for either medical or recreational use, saying she wants to see the outcome of statewide efforts in Colorado and Washington before crafting a national policy.

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