'The eyes of the nation are on Oregon now': Drug decrimin...

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'The eyes of the nation are on Oregon now': Drug decriminalization law takes effect

Oregon is the first state in the country to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs. Supporters hope it will help violators focus on recovery.

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