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Ron Wyden: I think it'd be very good if you could tell the American people why it's important that this past use not be a…

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
I think it'd be very good if you could tell the American people why it's important that this past use not be a disqualification to serve your country.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden advocates for reconsidering past marijuana use as a barrier to security clearances.

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