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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
So these industries are in no way looking--and it doesn't look like any of the people who are reaping the profits of this are the people who were directly impacted?
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Questioning the lack of representation in the cannabis industry profits.

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