Dems approve; Rethugs don't. Big surprise. Sponsor, as reported on our local news knows that BushC0 tool Timmy Pawlenty (R-Gov) won't sign any such law but is setting the stage for when Timmy ain't there.

Senate committee approves medical marijuana bill


A Florida stockbroker testified before a Minnesota Senate committee, urging lawmakers to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Then he stepped outside the Capitol and lit up a joint.

For 53-year-old Irvin Rosenfeld, it was perfectly legal.

Rosenfeld suffers from a rare bone disease and is one of a handful of people left in a federal program that supplies him regularly with free marijuana.

He said marijuana's anti-inflammatory properties have prevented tumor growths on his bones.

After hearing from Rosenfeld, the Senate Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee approved the medical marijuana bill on a 6-to-5 party-line vote, with DFL'ers in support and Republicans opposed.

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