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Supreme Court Sets Date for Medical Marijuana Argument

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The United States Supreme Court will review the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' December 16, 2003 ruling in Ashcroft v. Raich. The case, is scheduled before the high court on November 29, 2004 at 10:00 am. It will set a national precedent by weighing whether or not patients have the legal right to treat their illnesses by medicating with cannabis when recommended by their doctors.

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