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\n<\/span>Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales after lawmakers rejected her proposed amendments<\/span><\/a> to delay the launch of the market by six months, increase taxes and institute new criminal penalties for cannabis consumers.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The U.S. Army published a warning reminding soldiers that use of cannabis is prohibited<\/span><\/a>\u2014including\u00a0 \u201ceven common hemp items containing CBD, such as vape juices, food, hair care products, oils, lotions and other cosmetics.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n