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In June of 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 a 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 of 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 a 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.

However, Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, 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>

However, Richard Mack, former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona and 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>

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