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Medical Marijuana Bill up for Debate is Senate Committee

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing Monday on a bill that would allow patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.

Senate Bill 710 was introduced last month by State Senator Constance Johnson (D-Oklahoma City). The bill would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to privately possess up to eight ounces of marijuana and grow up to 12 marijuana plants in their homes.

A separate marijuana-related bill will be up for hearing on Wednesday by the House Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1835, sponsored by Rep. Cory Williams (D-Stillwater), would remove marijuana from the list of substances for which a second or subsequent possession offense results in a felony conviction. Currently, a second marijuana possession offense is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of two to 10 years in prison.Medical Marijuana Bill up for Debate is Senate Committee

Posted: Monday, February 25 2013, 04:25 PM CST

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Teen in devastated Okla. town handing out hugs
May 25, 2013 02:26 GMT

MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- The people of the Oklahoma town where a deadly tornado struck could use just about everything -- cleaning supplies, food, water, shelter.

Thirteen-year-old Halle Carr thought residents of her hometown could also use a hug after the twister Monday that killed 24 people in Moore.

Halle has been standing on a corner with a white sign that reads: "Need a hug? I am here!" And people are taking her up on the offer.

On Friday, people in work trucks, cars and vans loaded with belongings rolled down their windows and reached out their arms to the girl. Some shouted words of encouragement.

Halle said it makes her feel good to spread a little cheer. She said she'll come out every day, as long as she thinks she's needed.

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