But the power to change anything rests largely with Congress. While in the past it has tended to be ambivalent towards changes in drug law , there may be a sign that this is changing: Kerlikowske's approval in Congress was met with only one "no" vote by Senator Tom Coburn, citing the former Seattle police chief's "permissive" view toward marijuana enforcement   .
But the power to change anything rests largely with Congress. While in the past it has tended to be ambivalent towards less-harsh drug laws , there may be a sign that this is changing: Kerlikowske's approval in Congress was met with only one "no" vote by Senator Tom Coburn, citing the former Seattle police chief's "permissive" view toward marijuana enforcement . Before becoming the nation's drug czar, Kerlikwoske has been in command of four police departments. He started his career in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1972 and worked as an undercover officer. His previous role was as police chief of Seattle, a city known for its experimental drug programs. He had a job during the Clinton administration in the Office of Community Policing .
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Before becoming the nation's drug czar, Kerlikwoske has been in command of four police departments. He started his career in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1972 and worked as an undercover officer. His previous role was as police chief of Seattle, a city known for its experimental drug programs. He had a job during the Clinton administration in the Office of Community Policing