Summary
President Biden pardoned thousands of Americans convicted on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana and encouraged governors to do the same. The president also directed his administration to review how marijuana is classified as a drug under federal law. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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