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High hopes for a budding cannabis industry

Budding recreational pot industry sparks innovation and investment

06/16/2014 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

High hopes for a budding cannabis industry

Clip: 6/16/2014 | 8m 35s

Budding recreational pot industry sparks innovation and investment

Recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington state, and though it’s still illegal under federal law, more states are considering the move, setting the stage for a potential gold rush that could conceivably rival the repeal of prohibition. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to entrepreneurs looking to cash in on the cannabis industry.

06/16/2014 | Rating NR

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High hopes for a budding cannabis industry

Clip: 6/16/2014 | 8m 35s | Budding recreational pot industry sparks innovation and investment (8m 35s)

High hopes for a budding cannabis industry

Clip: 6/16/2014 | 8m 35s | Budding recreational pot industry sparks innovation and investment (8m 35s)

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