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U.S. Federal Government now spends $4 billion/year on minor marijuana offenses

U.S. Federal Government now spends $4 billion/year on minor marijuana offenses
Mises Wire Joey Clark
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In a report [.PDF] that is being picked up by Janes Intelligence Group and others, Ryan King and Mark Mauer explain how the U.S. government now spends more on marijuana enforcement than ever before. More importantly, the report details the change in drug enforcement policy over the last 20 years, as well as the perceived effects of such policy on use of the drug.
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