Weld signed legislation last year reinvigorating a statewide
program that would distribute marijuana to certified patients who suffer
from serious illnesses like glaucoma and cancer.  The bill also creates an
"affirmative defense" of medical necessity for some patients who use medical
marijuana.  Earlier this year, Weld publicly stated that he has "no problem"
with the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
          Clinton said that he plans to nominate Weld for the position
despite Helms objections.
          For more information, please contact either Allen St. Pierre of
The NORML Foundation @ (202) 483-8751 or NORML Mass/Cann @ (617) 944-2266.
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  MORE THAN 10 MILLION MARIJUANA ARRESTS SINCE 1965 . . . ANOTHER EVERY 54
                                  SECONDS!
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