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Reps. Cori Bush and Bonnie Watson Coleman Unveil Bill Decriminalizing All Drug Possession

HeadlineJun 16, 2021

Democratic House members Cori Bush and Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced a bill Tuesday that would decriminalize all drug possession and put in place a “health-centered approach.” Missouri Congressmember Bush said, “It’s time to put wellness and compassion ahead of trauma and punishment.”

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