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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Marc Emery on Ron Paul: “The Great Man Has Left The Building”
Ron Paul, my hero and great political and moral influence, gave his farewell speech to Congress on November 14th after 23 years of serving as the lonely, often marginalized, voice of reason and stalwart of constitutional principles in the House of Representatives.
Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Bill Allows Home Grows and Sales
A Uruguayan bill that would create a system of state-licensed marijuana sales and commercial cultivation was presented to Congress Wednesday, and, according to Reuters, includes a provision that will allow Uruguayans to grow their own at home or in clubs.
Colorado Reps Seek State Exemption From Federal Pot Prohibition Laws
In the wake of this week’s historic vote to legalize marijuana in Colorado, the state’s three Democratic U.S. House members are drafting legislation aimed at easing the tension between the new state law and longstanding federal prohibition of the drug.
New House Bill Tries to Save Medical Marijuana Dispensaries from Justice Department Crackdown
In 2009, the Justice Department formally announced that it would not direct its limited resources towards medical marijuana dispensaries acting in full compliance with state law.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Sponsors Legislation to End Federal Crackdown on Medical Marijuana
California Rep. Barbara Lee won't be spooked by the Justice Department's aggressive curtailing of medical marijuana dispensaries in her own backyard.
Attorney General Eric Holder Cited by Committee
A House committee Wednesday voted along partisan lines to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to turn over documents on the Justice Department's handling of Operation Fast and Furious.
Medical Marijuana Raids to Continue After House Defeats Defunding Bill
A bipartisan measure that would have eliminated funding for federal raids on medical marijuana dispensaries in states where they're legal failed Wednesday in the House of Representatives.
Congress Set to Escalate War on Drugs, Despite Decades of Failure and Unaffordable Price Tag
Legislation Would Criminalize New Drugs Like Spice/K2 and "Bath Salts," Impeding Scientific Research and Potential Medical Breakthroughs.
Medical Marijuana Crackdown Should Stop, House Reps Say
Members of Congress are calling on the Obama administration to end the federal crackdown on marijuana dispensaries in California, citing Attorney General Eric Holder's past promise to maintain a hands-off approach toward pot clinics operating in compliance with state law.
