Pubdate: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 Source: United Press International Copyright: 1999 United Press International Note: Headline by editor MCCOLLUM CONCERNED ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA (WASHINGTON)- Florida Congressman Bill McCollum says he's deeply concerned about a recommendation by a panel of medical experts urging the federal government to allow scientific tests to determine the best way to use marijuana to benefit people suffering from cancer and AIDS. A leader in the fight against medical marijuana, McCollum says the report may encourage people to smoke pot. The doctors say active ingrediants in marijuana can ease pain, nausea and vomiting. - --- MAP posted-by: Patrick Henry