News bites: It's legal

Marijuana goes legal in Washington state amid mixed messages.

Some in GOP urge lawmakers to back tax hikes for changes in safety-net programs.

Poll finds support for boosting taxes on the rich; fewer now back cutting services.

Raising the Medicare age might save U.S. more than $100 billion.

Bill would make drug compounders register with the FDA [reg. req'd].

States cut anti-smoking outlays.

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