‘They oughta be ashamed.’ Gov. Gary Herbert chides Congress for inaction on pot restrictions

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert scolded federal lawmakers Thursday for their sluggishness in reforming marijuana policy.The federal classification of cannabis as a schedule 1 drug — a category that also includes heroin and LSD — interferes with research into its potential medicinal uses and prevents regular pharmacies from dispensing it."And that's at the feet of the federal government for their lack of action and attention to this issue," Herbert said. "They oughta be ashamed."The federal go