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People seeking unemployment benefits or welfare would have to first pass a drug test under a proposal Sen. Orrin Hatch will try to add to legislation extending the social safety net during this time of economic turmoil.

The Senate Committee studying C-15, a bill that would bring mandatory minimum prison sentences for marijuana to Canada, has given its approval with minor amendments. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for a final vote.

Senate Committee has passed C-15. Bill now proceeds to Senate for final vote. Will become law before or shortly after Winter break. If you produce 1 plant in a residential neighbourhood, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence. If you produce 1 plant in a rented property, C-15 still prescribes a 9 month sentence.

Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender was recently invited to speak in favour of Bill C-15. He says that he doesn't know why he was invited. I do.

The International Hempology 101 Society will be initiating a national campaign to stop Bill C15. PHONE JAM will happen Monday, September 14, 2009 from the 8 am in Halifax until midnight in Victoria.

WASHINGTON — Calling the US criminal justice system "a national disgrace," US Senators urged for a top-to-bottom review with an eye on reforms aimed at reducing America's massive prison population.
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