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Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move
Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move In a historic move, President Joe Biden announced he is pardoning all of those with prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.  The White House announced the marijuana reform on Thursday, Oct. 6 during Biden's visit to an IBM facility in New York, saying he has directed Attorney General Merrick Garland to develop an administrative process to issue certificates of pardon to individuals who are eligible. Biden said thousands of people with federal convictions for marijuana possession have had their lives upended.  "Criminal records for marijuana possession have …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
'Major Traffic Disruptions' Expected In Lehigh County Due To Biden Visit 'Major Traffic Disruptions' Expected In Lehigh County Due To Biden Visit
'Major Traffic Disruptions' Expected In Lehigh County Due To Biden Visit Major traffic disruptions are to be expected in Lehigh County Wednesday due to a visit by President Joe Biden, officials said. Pennsylvania State Police are expecting heavy delays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Major highways including State Route 22, I-78, and Route 222, and their ramps and overpasses will be periodically or permanently closed throughout the timeframe, PA State Police said. This will cause secondary roads to become congested. State Police are advising the public to make alternate plans for travel and to avoid major roadways in the county during the timeframe. …

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by Nicole Acosta