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Article: Senate debates details of medicinal-marijuana bill.(Metropolitan)(Maryland Assembly '01)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
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- March 1, 2001
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ANNAPOLIS - Maryland senators yesterday got their first look at a proposal that would legalize marijuana for medicinal use statewide.
The measure evoked a hostile response from Sen. Walter Baker, who, as chairman of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, has the power to move or hold the bill.
"We all know this bill isn't going anywhere," said Mr. Baker, Upper Eastern Shore Democrat, interrupting another senator's query on the bill. "Let witnesses put their show on."
"In all due respect, Mr. Chairman, this bill will have an uphill battle, but it's worthy of debate," said Sen. Perry Sfikas, Baltimore Democrat.
"Ask a ...