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Marijuana is one step closer to becoming medically accepted. Senate leaders hailed it Wednesday as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug. Currently, it is classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. ————————————- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews…