A Federal Pot Tax? Broad Effort Building in Congress to Change Marijuana Laws
An effort is building in Congress to change U.S. marijuana laws, including moves to legalize the industrial production of hemp and establish a federal pot tax.
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Barney Frank Criticizes Obama Administration On Medical Marijuana Raids
Retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) sharply criticized the Obama administration's recent raids of medical marijuana dispensaries in states where its use is legal.
Marijuana Bill Officially Introduced to Congress by Ron Paul, Barney Frank
Marijuana laws should be set at the state, not federal, level, Reps. Ron Paul and Barney Frank argued in a bill they introduced Thursday.
Reps. Frank, Polis Urge DOJ to Leave Medical Marijuana to States
Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Jared Polis (D-Colo.) are urging the Obama administration this week to reiterate earlier vows to leave the enforcement of medical marijuana laws up to states.
Jay Leno Gets Frank with Barney About Legalization
CANNABIS CULTURE - Talking about legalization is good, but doing something is better.
He’s Not High: Inside Barney Frank’s Plan to Legalize Marijuana
While Congress debates health care, handles the economic downturn, and the quagmire in Afghanistan, Congressman Barney Frank is eyeing America's draconian pot policies.
Lawmakers Call For An End To Federal Marijuana Prosecutions
A group of Democratic and Republican members of congress will reintroduce a bill to eliminate federal penalties for minor marijuana offenses.
Congress Introduces ‘The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act’
In another effort to change federal policy on medical marijuana, Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced the "Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act," HR 2835, late yesterday.
Ron Paul and Barney Frank Talk About Marijuana and Hemp
CANNABIS CULTURE - American Congressmen Ron Paul and Barney Frank, who have co-sponsored several recent pro-marijuana and hemp bills, appeared on Active Voice Radio to discuss medical marijuana, hemp, decriminalization, and President Obama's recent comments on legalization.
Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul Introduce Hemp Farming Legislation
A federal bill was introduced yesterday that, if passed into law, would remove restrictions on the cultivation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp. The chief sponsors of HR 1866, "The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009," Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX), were joined by nine other U.S. House members split equally between Republicans and Democrats.
