US health officials recommend easing federal marijuana restrictions by reclassifying it as less dangerous drug

The Department of Health and Human Services has asked the DEA to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
Reclassification would reduce restrictions on research and provide tax benefits for the cannabis industry.
The DEA is reviewing the recommendation but has not committed to following it.
While significant, reclassification would not legalize marijuana federally or override state laws.
Some advocates say reclassifying marijuana does not go far enough and are calling for full descheduling.