Daily Archives: February 14, 2013

Big news: Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013 introduced in Senate

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Pete

Senator Ron Wyden has just introduced the Senate companion bill to H.R. 525, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, today. The original cosponsors are: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Sen. Mitch McConnell … Continue reading →

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Be careful not to assume the Drug Czar has power or information

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Pete

Some concern has been expressed regarding this ThinkProgress piece Federal prosecutors will crack down on recreational marijuana dispensaries and growers even in states where they are legal, U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske told a Canadian news magazine this week. The … Continue reading →

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