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  • Marijuana Bill In Congress: Barney Frank, Ron Paul Legislation Would End Federal Ban On Pot

    Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) will introduce legislation today to end the federal ban on marijuana and let the states decide whether to legalize it.commemorate the anniversary, a group of former law enforcement officials unveiled a new report “The legislation would limit the federal government’s role in marijuana enforcement to cross-border…

  • Rep. Ron Paul Introduces H.R. 1831, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act

    WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 — For the fourth time since the federal government outlawed hemp farming in the United States over 50 years ago, a federal bill was introduced on May 11, which if passed, will remove restrictions on the cultivation of industrial hemp, the non-drug oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis. The chief sponsor,…

  • Ban on Industrial Hemp Results in High Prices and Lost Jobs

    Ban on Industrial Hemp Results in High Prices and Lost Jobs

    Statement on Hemp History Week by Congressman Ron Paul United States House of Representatives May 6, 2010 – Madam Speaker, I rise to speak about Hemp History Week. To celebrate the American heritage of growing industrial hemp, the Hemp Industries Association, Vote Hemp, several American manufacturers, and allied companies and organizations have declared May 17…

  • Wisconsin: Bill would let Farmers Grow Industrial Hemp

    February 28, 2010 – A bill introduced by a Stevens Point lawmaker would allow Wisconsin farmers to grow industrial hemp with a state license. Currently, farmers in the state are prohibited under state and federal law from producing hemp, which is cultivated from Cannabis sativa, the same plant used to grow marijuana. The strains of…

  • The Time may be Right for Hemp Again

    The Time may be Right for Hemp Again

    December 10, 2009 – Lexington, KY – In 1996, actor Woody Harrelson made a trip to Lee County, Ky., that got him arrested. He was actually there to bring attention to the value of industrial hemp by planting seeds in a local field. Surrounded by curious onlookers and the county sheriff, Harrelson planted four seeds…

  • Hemp-Don't Smoke It!

    Hemp-Don't Smoke It!

    August 6, 2009 – Quick: What single plant can you use to build, insulate, and heat a house; help build and run cars; turn into the finest textiles; use to make tortillas, cheese, veggie burgers, perfumes, skin creams, and suntan lotions – and also to get stoned? The answer is none. But if you leave…

  • No Allure of the Forbidden Fruit-Inside Holland's "Half Baked" Pot Policy

    Amid Calls for Marijuana Legalization in the U.S., a look at the Lessons of the Dutch Approach July 14th, 2009 – When it comes to the debate over legalizing marijuana, even the president of the United States has a hard time keeping a straight face. After legalization questions got high ratings in an online town…

  • Barney Frank Introduces Marijuana Legislation

    June 24, 2009 – Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts has introduced two pieces of legislation on marijuana — one medical, and one recreational — that deserve a lot more attention (and support by fellow House members) than they have been getting. The first would change federal law to allow states to experiment with medical marijuana…

  • The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009

    April 27, 2009 – Texas Republican Ron Paul, along with ten co-sponsors, is once again seeking to allow for the commercial farming of industrial hemp. House Bill 1866, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009, would exclude low potency varieties of marijuana from federal prohibition. If approved, this measure will grant state legislatures the authority…