In a move that is indicative of the increasing acceptance of medical marijuana programs, the American Medical Association released a statement urging more research into marijuana and protection of doctors who recommend it in states where it is legal. According to U.S. News & World Report: The association has not yet endorsed marijuana’s use as medicine, but it has urged research into the drug’s potential to treat a wide range of conditions and supported “unfettered” patient-doctor discussions that…

A common refrain in politics is that if you want to find the root cause of certain policies or stances, simply follow the money. Last week, U.S. News & World Report did just that. [caption id="attachment_6040" align="alignleft" width="117"] Peter Bensinger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6041" align="alignright" width="134"] Robert DuPont[/caption] Early last week, a group of former DEA administrators released a statement calling on the Department of Justice to prevent Colorado and Washington from…