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In June 2011, Smith became embroiled in a controversy over his opposition to the [[Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011]], which would have ended the prohibition of marijuana at the federal level. The bill was introduced by [[Barney Frank]]. Smith announced that he had no intention of giving the bill a hearing in the [[House Judiciary Committee]], of which he is the chairman, thus causing the bill to never reach the floor.

In June 2011, Smith became embroiled in a controversy over his opposition to the [[Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011]], which would have ended the prohibition of marijuana at the federal level. The bill was introduced by [[Barney Frank]]. Smith announced that he had no intention of giving the bill a hearing in the [[House Judiciary Committee]], of which he is the chairman, thus causing the bill to never reach the floor.

Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and the upcoming challenger for Smith's House seat, called Smith a [[RINO]].<ref> [http://www.infowars.com/splc-admits-lying-about-sheriff-mack-lawsuit-pending/ SPLC Admits Lying About Sheriff Mack, Lawsuit Pending]</ref>

Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, and the upcoming challenger for Smith's House seat, called Smith a [[RINO]].<ref>[http://www.infowars.com/splc-admits-lying-about-sheriff-mack-lawsuit-pending/ SPLC Admits Lying About Sheriff Mack, Lawsuit Pending]</ref>

==Personal life==

==Personal life==