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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act</title>
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    <title>O Gafanhoto - Devorando a Web! - 5842 - produtoras-se-inspiram-em ...</title>
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Apr 16, 2008 ... Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient ... www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portal.ogafanhoto.com.br/5842/produtoras-se-inspiram-em-guerras-para-criar-jogos-de-tiro/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5842: End the Lame Duck Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
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Provides for automatic continuing appropriations if a regular appropriation bill for a fiscal year does not become law before the date of the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held during such fiscal year. ...Read the Rest ... H.R. 58&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h5842/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CNN - The Most &amp;quot;Busted&amp;quot; Name In News &amp;amp; Other Crap</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/10509782</id>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to them this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimsblog.livejournal.com/162546.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legal Cannabis for 25 Years - Irvin Rosenfeld&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Story | Government ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. (dot)mpp(dot)org(slash)legislation. orremm Says: January 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm. legalize it legalize it. souperman84 Says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antitrust.asia/legal/legal-cannabis-for-25-years-irvin-rosenfelds-story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Raiding California: Medical Marijuana and Minors | Health and ...</title>
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Select an &#226;&#8364;&#166; GO HERE!! Select an Agenda! sign it, and send! H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/***. Comment by Fastlan3 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; January 3, 2009 @ 7:42 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.appointment.asia/medical/raiding-california-medical-marijuana-and-minors&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Indica And Sativa - Marijuana.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-18:/commentary/3750900</id>
    <updated>2008-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Tell your Representative to Support H.R. 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. It shouldn't take more than 2 minutes of your time. Please also Support H.R. 5842: Medical Marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/glossary-terms/111534-indica-sativa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MARIJUANA BUSINESS!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-13:/commentary/3684452</id>
    <updated>2008-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve been checking the status of the bill HR 5842 and 5843 and has not been reported by the committee yet how do we move this bill any options cause I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d been telling everyone about it help me out Hoser. quitearow Says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.articlefeed.com/?p=497&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana Legalization Tops List of Questions for Obama in Online ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-10:/commentary/3708281</id>
    <updated>2008-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5842 and HR 5843 Barney Frank move Hemp to sched 2, end federal penalties for minor Hemp possession. The federal listing of Hemp as sched 1 is way out of line for this benign and useful medicinal plant, and the war on Hemp is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december122008/barack_cannabis_12-12-08.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NORML Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; President-Elect Obama Is &#226;&#8364;&#339;Open For ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act AND H.R. 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t forget to tell your friends to read it too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/11/president-elect-obama-is-open-for-questions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>End of the year analysis of pro and anti drug legislation ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 5842 sought to provide for the &#226;&#8364;&#339;medical&#226;&#8364;* use of marijuana by various state laws. Opposed-Failed, no action was taken by Congress. This bill cannot be carried over to the 111th Congressional session without being re-introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehive.modbee.com/?q=node/11173&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana Nation - Defending the Truth</title>
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William F. Buckley, Commentary in The National Review, April 29, 1983. If you wish to build a road that leads to the end of this madness, urge your Representative to support H.R. 5842 and H.R. 5843. Contact Officials - NORML ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendingthetruth.com/showthread.php?t=22316&amp;amp;goto=newpost&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana Nation - Defending the Truth</title>
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William F. Buckley, Commentary in The National Review, April 29, 1983 If you wish to build a road that leads to the end of this madness, urge your Representative to support H.R. 5842 and H.R. 5843. Contact Officials - NORML ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendingthetruth.com/drugs-alcohol/22316-marijuana-nation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PrismoTube - Hemp and the Rule of Law videos</title>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/***. DieselBodine Says:. Sep 21, 2008 - It's time to ignore and remove our support from the jackass federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prismotube.com/demo/video/rIKbYjFupBA/Hemp-and-the-Rule-of-Law.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#339;Legal&#226;&#8364;* Marijuana in Amsterdam; YouTube3 | Government and Legal</title>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. (dot)mpp(dot)org(slash)legislation. Livenderrr Says: November 25th, 2008 at 3:54 pm. mixing it with &#226;&#8364;&#166; mixing it with tabacco is a much milder ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antitrust.asia/legal/legal-marijuana-in-amsterdam-youtube3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dr. Donald Tashkin Marijuana Lung Cancer Study Pt 1 of 2 | Health ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-23:/commentary/3441964</id>
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GO HERE!! Select an Agenda! sign it, and send! H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/***. wretchedSTONER. November 24th, 2008 at 02:23 | #24 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthy007.com/2008/11/dr-donald-tashkin-marijuana-lung-cancer-study-pt-1-of-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Seattle Marijuana March, May 3, 2008 | Asbestos Attorney Washington</title>
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Great turnout, Seattle! Tim Garon&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s spirit is working with us now to right the injustices. Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s surprise Congress with tremendous support for H.R. 5842 &amp; 5843 - tell all your friends to insist that their representatives vote for them. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://asbestoswash.operationlaunch.com/seattle-marijuana-march-may-3-2008/82/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Mark Souder &quot;Indiana&quot; - Cannabis.com Forums Message ...</title>
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I emailed him the NormL Letter for HR 5843, also the one for HR 5842 I got the exact same response for both, for the 5842 I sent him links and.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/166282-congressman-mark-souder-indiana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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De federalize It! Call your congressman and tell them you support HR 5843 and HR 5842. Americans Kill 3 to 4 million dogs a year. Adopt Please. Koolblue13 is offline. Koolblue13. View Public Profile &#183; Find all posts by Koolblue13 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=271219&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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De federalize It! Call your congressman and tell them you support HR 5843 and HR 5842. Americans Kill 3 to 4 million dogs a year. Adopt Please. Koolblue13 is online now. Koolblue13. View Public Profile &#183; Find all posts by Koolblue13 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=271070&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Chronic Medical Cannabis Use by U.S. Legal Patients, Part 1 | Pain ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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GO HERE!! Select an Agenda! sign it, and send! H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-ac tion/***. cannabistherapeutics sagt: 19.November, 2008 um 10:20 am ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.painreliefaid.com/pain-relief/chronic-medical-cannabis-use-by-us-legal-patients-part-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dr. Donald Tashkin Marijuana Lung Cancer Study Pt 1 of 2 | Peoples ...</title>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/***. wretchedSTONER Says: November 13th, 2008 at 4:14 am. i just don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t believe in a war on flowers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoples-blog.vdhdesigns.com/dr-donald-tashkin-marijuana-lung-cancer-study-pt-1-of-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NORML Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; We&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve Cut Cigarette Smoking By Half ...</title>
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I support HR-5842 and HR-5843. Asemili Says: November 18th, 2008 at 11:25 am. Great article Paul. It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s so baffling that we live with these outdated policies that continue to demonize Marijuana use while glamorizing the use of other, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/11/13/weve-cut-cigarette-smoking-by-half-and-we-didnt-have-to-arrest-20-million-americans-to-do-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank (MA): Marijuana, Politics &amp; State&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Rights ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/*** dot = . IFlick Says: November 8th, 2008 at 6:00 pm. The former Chief of &#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.internetinjustice.com/marijuana-laws/rep-barney-frank-ma-marijuana-politics-states-rights&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Newton Liberal Mania: Congressman Frank Officially Cosponsors Bill ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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His first bill, HR 5842 lets doctors prescribe and recommend marijuana to their patients. Congressman Franks' second bill, HR 5843 eliminates criminal penalties for possession of up to &quot;100 grams&quot; of the drug. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newtonliberalmania.com/my_weblog/2008/05/congressman-fra.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michigan Passes Prop 1 (Legalizing Med. Weed) - EXTREMESKINS.com</title>
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I'm on it. None of this matters because it is still illegal under Federal Laws. Call your Congressman, Senator, whoever and tell them you want H.R. 5842 and H.R. 5843 PASSED! Or it makes no difference. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=269330&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lingering Racism Versus Patient-Right Activism</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-26:/commentary/3103206</id>
    <updated>2008-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In light of HR 5842, a bill to protect those patients, providers, and prescribers from arrest/and or raid in states where medical marijuana has been incorporated into state law, I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d like to share the follow research with you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420.com/headlines/single/1035?utm_source=rss_home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lingering Racism Versus Patient-Right Activism</title>
    <link href="http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=101" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-25:/commentary/3095173</id>
    <updated>2008-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas NORML </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In light of HR 5842, a bill to protect those patients, providers, and prescribers from arrest/and or raid in states where medical marijuana has been incorporated into state law, I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d like to share the follow research with you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=101&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Debate.com | Resolved: The United States Federal Government should ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.debate.com/debates/Resolved-The-United-States-Federal-Government-should-legalize-Industrial-Hemp./1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-22:/commentary/3472411</id>
    <updated>2008-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debate.com: Popular Debates </name>
    </author>
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House members are wasting their time supporting bills like Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act (H.R. 5842), and US Rep. Barney Frank is an idiot who needs to go to school in Australia because he wrote H.R. 5843: The Personal Use ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.debate.com/debates/Resolved-The-United-States-Federal-Government-should-legalize-Industrial-Hemp./1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>October Coalition for Medical Marijuana--New Jersey, Inc. Meeting ...</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2008/oct/22/october_coalition_for_medical_ma" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-21:/commentary/3072654</id>
    <updated>2008-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) - Medical Marijuana </name>
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Lautenberg &#226;&#8364;&#339;sort of&#226;&#8364;* replied to request for him to sponsor a senate companion bill to HR 5842. F/U needed to clarify issue. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) conference call was 9/25/08. Pre-written, customizable letters are available for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2008/oct/22/october_coalition_for_medical_ma&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Directory of Online Movies &#194;&#171; Todash Chimes</title>
    <link href="http://todash19.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/new-directory-of-online-movies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-19:/commentary/3622191</id>
    <updated>2008-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Todash Chimes </name>
    </author>
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Spreading the Message of Ron Paul and the Libertarian Movement. Home &#183; About This Blog &#183; Bell Bio-Energy Update 4/15/08 &#183; H.R. 5843 &#183; H.R.5842 &#183; Marijuana: It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Time For A Conversation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://todash19.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/new-directory-of-online-movies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpEdNews &#194;&#187; Hemp Can Help Us Solve Our Problems Now</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Hemp-Can-Help-Us-Solve-Our-by-J-Nayer-Hardin-081012-665.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-14:/commentary/3472413</id>
    <updated>2008-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... </name>
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Barney Frank has medical marijuana (H.R. 5842) and responsible use bills. Ron Paul sponsored last year's Industrial Hemp bill and is co-sponsoring this year's medical bill. Barack Obama supported a industrial hemp bill when he was a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Hemp-Can-Help-Us-Solve-Our-by-J-Nayer-Hardin-081012-665.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Act Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients: Support Needed for ...</title>
    <link href="http://buzz.originalsignal.com/article/1116718/act-now-to-protect-medical-cannabis-patients-support-needed-for-hr-5842.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3020835</id>
    <updated>2008-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz </name>
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Clip Source: www.indybay.orgAct Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients: Support Needed for HR 5842Act Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients: Tell Your US Representative to Support HR 5842! Dear ASA Supporter, Last month, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buzz.originalsignal.com/article/1116718/act-now-to-protect-medical-cannabis-patients-support-needed-for-hr-5842.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>5 surprising marijuana facts you never imagined | State and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/marijuana-legislation-hr5842" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-07:/commentary/3472401</id>
    <updated>2008-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>State and Federal Legislation News | StateSurge... </name>
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H.R.5842 hopes to make marijuana easily accessible for medical use while H.R.5843 seeks to &#226;&#8364;&#339;eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use&#226;&#8364;&#166;&#226;&#8364;* So far the H.R.5842 has a surprising 23 cosponsors while the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/marijuana-legislation-hr5842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7267 To amend the Fair Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h7267/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-04:/commentary/3734592</id>
    <updated>2008-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Kendrick Meek [D, FL-17] </name>
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[1]; H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act [1]; H.R.5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports... [1]; H.R.5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.3036 No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h7267/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>herbalicious: personal account of charles lynch&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s federal cannabis ...</title>
    <link href="http://aids-write.org/?p=928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3133139</id>
    <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>aids-write.org </name>
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i spoke to them about the affects of federal drug policies on individuals and communities in california and i urged them to support john conyers letter to the dea and barney frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s resolutions hr 5842 (medical cannabis rescheduling) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aids-write.org/?p=928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fight the good fight</title>
    <link href="http://snowedin.net/blog/2008/10/01/fight-the-good-fight/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/2942703</id>
    <updated>2008-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Snowed In </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. and. HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. I believe that decriminalizing the cultivation, possession, and sale of marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://snowedin.net/blog/2008/10/01/fight-the-good-fight/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3652 Financial Market ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3652/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/commentary/3684456</id>
    <updated>2008-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Maria Cantwell [D, WA] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act [1]; H.R.1424 Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax... [1]; H.R.1118 Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.4789 Performance Rights Act [1]; H.R.3997 Heroes Earnings ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3652/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Anybody out there?</title>
    <link href="http://www.potspace.com/forum/pothead-intros/10488-anybody-out-there.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/2884764</id>
    <updated>2008-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PotSpace Forums </name>
    </author>
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I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m kind of new to this website but I have noticed that there isn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ta lot of conversation going on. What is everyone up to? Anybody write to there congress rep. lately to tell them to support HR 5842 and 5843? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.potspace.com/forum/pothead-intros/10488-anybody-out-there.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Seven U.S. Representatives Support Marijuana Legalization Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.disaboom.com/forums/t/33622.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-21:/commentary/3472399</id>
    <updated>2008-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disaboom </name>
    </author>
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A companion resolution, HR 5842, would force federal authorities to respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end D.E.A. raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.disaboom.com/forums/t/33622.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>seven us representatives support marijuana legalization bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.disaboom.com/forums/thread/105845.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-21:/commentary/3133136</id>
    <updated>2008-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disaboom </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
a companion resolution, hr 5842, would force federal authorities to respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end dea raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.disaboom.com/forums/thread/105845.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hr 5842, 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/politics/111790-hr-5842-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-19:/commentary/2952353</id>
    <updated>2008-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact Officials - NORML Contact Officials - NORML ron paul is the man.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/politics/111790-hr-5842-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3506 A bill to amend the Internal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3506/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/3622190</id>
    <updated>2008-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act [1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.6867 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act o... [1]; S.2 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3506/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sorry to be off line so long, but my Vista has filled the bed all ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.growweed.com/wordpress/?p=43" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-14:/commentary/2839898</id>
    <updated>2008-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Growing Weed Blog </name>
    </author>
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Frank introduced HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, on April 17th. This legislation would transfer marijuana from schedule I to schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. Doing so would acknowledge the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.growweed.com/wordpress/?p=43&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>cannabis in the news - presidential candidates edition</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/11/125652/141" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-10:/commentary/3133142</id>
    <updated>2008-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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... so lets hear how obama, mccain and the rest would proceed with medical marijuana, decriminalization, and the folly of prohibition. please contact your representatives about reforming marijuana laws! support hr 5842 and hr 5843.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/11/125652/141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Madness</title>
    <link href="http://wheredidmybraingo.com/medical-marijuana-madness/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-06:/commentary/3197580</id>
    <updated>2008-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Where Did My Brain Go? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, residents of our other 38 states, will be able to join them, if Congress passes HR 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. This bill, was introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) , and co&#226;&#8364;&#8220;sponsored by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wheredidmybraingo.com/medical-marijuana-madness/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Medical Marijuana Endorsement</title>
    <link href="http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=4013" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-03:/commentary/2804964</id>
    <updated>2008-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Girls </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5842 would end marijuana&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s classification as a Schedule I drug to allow doctors to prescribe it for medical use. Additionally, this bill would protect medical marijuana patients who use marijuana legally under state law from arrest ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=4013&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cannabis cures cancer</title>
    <link href="http://www.pickandmixseeds.co.uk/blogs/cannabis-news/386852-cannabis-cures-cancer" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/3799087</id>
    <updated>2008-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pick &amp;#39;n&amp;#39; Mix Cannabis Seeds - Cannabis... </name>
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Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*- HR 5842 which would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that have chosen to make its use for medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pickandmixseeds.co.uk/blogs/cannabis-news/386852-cannabis-cures-cancer&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Maher: DNC - BLOGGA PLEASE</title>
    <link href="http://therealbillmaher.blogspot.com/2008/08/dnc.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/3472425</id>
    <updated>2008-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bill Maher </name>
    </author>
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I spoke to them about the affects of Federal drug policies on individuals and communities in California and I urged them to support John Conyers Letter* to the DEA and Barney Frank's resolutions HR 5842** (medical cannabis rescheduling) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therealbillmaher.blogspot.com/2008/08/dnc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cannabis Cures Cancer</title>
    <link href="http://davesnothereman.com/15283/cannabis-cures-cancer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2800622</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daves Not Here Man </name>
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Cannabis cures cancer PR CannaZine press release and UK and Sep 1 2008 Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act HR 5842 which would allow the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davesnothereman.com/15283/cannabis-cures-cancer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PLEASE HELP A MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPEN... - cannabis club - tribe.net</title>
    <link href="http://skemp.tribe.net/thread/66310760-11ee-4ebf-b3e7-f111334c01ce" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-30:/commentary/3775289</id>
    <updated>2008-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>cannabis club's topics - tribe.net </name>
    </author>
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I spoke to them about the affects of Federal drug policies on individuals and communities in California and I urged them to support John Conyers Letter* to the DEA and Barney Frank's resolutions HR 5842** (medical cannabis rescheduling) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://skemp.tribe.net/thread/66310760-11ee-4ebf-b3e7-f111334c01ce&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>comment by donald b parsons (august 31, 2008, 10:32:22)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41503" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-30:/commentary/3133135</id>
    <updated>2008-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>washingtonwatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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also show support for hr 5842 by going to the top of this page to the site search in the left column and type in hr 5842 to comment there as well. don't just write to congress once , do it as often as you can and sooner or later they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hemp, a part of the peaceful solution</title>
    <link href="http://www.omega-9.com/news/hemp-a-part-of-the-peaceful-solution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-28:/commentary/3009734</id>
    <updated>2008-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Omega-9 </name>
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Hemp, a part of the peaceful solution August 29th, 2008 http://WillieNelsonPRI.com The Willie Nelson Peace Research Institute has posted a video made by the USA Hemp Museum. The video uses the song, &#226;&#8364;&#732;A Peaceful Solution&#226;&#8364;* in their video ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.omega-9.com/news/hemp-a-part-of-the-peaceful-solution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hemp, a part of the peaceful solution</title>
    <link href="http://stillisstillmoving.com/?p=4879" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-28:/commentary/3009733</id>
    <updated>2008-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>stillisstillmoving.com </name>
    </author>
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The Willie Nelson Peace Research Institute has posted a video made by the USA Hemp Museum. The video uses the song, &#226;&#8364;&#732;A Peaceful Solution&#226;&#8364;* in their video made in support of HR 5842. You can take action now and urge your Representatives ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stillisstillmoving.com/?p=4879&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another Medical Marijuana Endorsement</title>
    <link href="http://blog.mpp.org/?p=115" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-27:/commentary/2751661</id>
    <updated>2008-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MPP Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5842 would end marijuana&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s classification as a Schedule I drug to allow doctors to prescribe it for medical use. Additionally, this bill would protect medical marijuana patients who use marijuana legally under state law from arrest ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mpp.org/?p=115&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Peaceful Solution HR 5842 USA Hemp Museum</title>
    <link href="http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/1037/a-peaceful-solution-h-r-5842-usa-hemp-museum.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/2741012</id>
    <updated>2008-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Willie Nelson </name>
    </author>
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HR 5842:Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act and provide legal protections for authorized medical marijuana patients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willienelsonpri.com/peace/1037/a-peaceful-solution-h-r-5842-usa-hemp-museum.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthcare 101: 7 US Reps. Support Marijuana Legalization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://healthcare101-cathyharris.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/3472403</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare 101 </name>
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A companion resolution, HR 5842, would force federal authorities to respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. That resolution now has 17 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthcare101-cathyharris.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Peaceful Solution HR 5842 USA Hemp Museum</title>
    <link href="http://www.omega-9.com/news/a-peaceful-solution-h-r-5842-usa-hemp-museum/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2741013</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Omega-9 </name>
    </author>
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t6i83juRiA USA Hemp Museum produced this video of &#226;&#8364;&#339;A Peaceful Solution&#226;&#8364;* in support of HR 5842. You can take action now and urge your Representatives to support this bill. HR 5842:Medical Marijuana Patient ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.omega-9.com/news/a-peaceful-solution-h-r-5842-usa-hemp-museum/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana - weed out tyranny violence and racism</title>
    <link href="http://www.pickandmixseeds.co.uk/blogs/cannabis-news/378632-marijuana-weed-out-tyranny-violence-and-racism" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/3750902</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pick &amp;#39;n&amp;#39; Mix Cannabis Seeds - Cannabis... </name>
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Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*- HR 5842 which would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that have chosen to make its use for medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pickandmixseeds.co.uk/blogs/cannabis-news/378632-marijuana-weed-out-tyranny-violence-and-racism&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana - weed out tyranny violence and racism | United States ...</title>
    <link href="http://cannazine.co.uk/cannabis-news/united-states/marijuana-weed-out-tyranny-and-racism.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/3472423</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canna Zine </name>
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Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*- HR 5842 which would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that have chosen to make its use for medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cannazine.co.uk/cannabis-news/united-states/marijuana-weed-out-tyranny-and-racism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>charles lynch 2 - a reader responds</title>
    <link href="http://therealsavoy.blogspot.com/2008/08/charles-lynch-2-reader-responds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/3133143</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Real Savoy </name>
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i spoke to them about the affects of federal drug policies on individuals and communities in california and i urged them to support john conyers letter to the dea and barney frank's resolutions hr 5842 (medical cannabis rescheduling) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therealsavoy.blogspot.com/2008/08/charles-lynch-2-reader-responds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Charles Lynch 2 - a reader responds</title>
    <link href="http://blog.lovesystems.com/?p=1456" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/2796723</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Love Systems Instructors&amp;#39; Blog </name>
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I spoke to them about the affects of Federal drug policies on individuals and communities in California and I urged them to support John Conyers Letter to the DEA and Barney Frank's resolutions HR 5842 (medical cannabis rescheduling) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.lovesystems.com/?p=1456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comment by Donald B Parsons (August 25, 2008, 13:02:09)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41000" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/2751662</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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HR 5843 and lets not forget the sister legislation HR 5842 are VERY encouraging for the cause. I only hope &quot;OUR&quot; elected officials are paying attention and are willing to actually WORK legislation that the VOTERS are requesting and not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41000&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5842 &amp; hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/101772-h-r-5842-h-r.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/3133132</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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o...and if your &quot;that guy&quot; that has no idea what i am trying to talk about, then first off, quit giving the rest of us a bad name!!! second, take five minutes out of your day to google and read about hr 5842 and 5843. you will be verrry ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/101772-h-r-5842-h-r.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.r. 5842 &amp; h.r. 5843 - Marijuana Growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/politics/101771-h-r-5842-h-r.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-20:/commentary/3512370</id>
    <updated>2008-08-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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sooo... im surprised no one has started talking about this yet... so, whats everyones believes?? obviously we all support the bills, but what do you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/politics/101771-h-r-5842-h-r.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 and HR 5842 - 420 Magazine</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/legal-discussions/78125-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-17:/commentary/3775286</id>
    <updated>2008-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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Summary of HR 5843 An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* sponsored by US Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.), would eliminate federal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/legal-discussions/78125-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>congress sets sights on cannabis prohibition laws; major press ...</title>
    <link href="http://77.235.34.114/~cowan/blog/norml-news/congress-sets-sights-on-cannabis-prohibition-laws-major-press-conference-today-in-washington/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-15:/commentary/3133144</id>
    <updated>2008-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>marijuananews.com </name>
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as chairman frank noted in his prepared remarks, hr 5843 (and similar legislation hr 5842, which regards medical marijuana rescheduling) are not likely to come a full committee for vote until well into 2009. given this candid assessment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://77.235.34.114/~cowan/blog/norml-news/congress-sets-sights-on-cannabis-prohibition-laws-major-press-conference-today-in-washington/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Peaceful Solution: HR 5842 - USA Hemp Museum</title>
    <link href="http://hempnayer.blogspot.com/2008/08/peaceful-solution-hr-5842-usa-hemp.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-14:/commentary/2677501</id>
    <updated>2008-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp Nayer </name>
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Dynamic innovations from the Hemp front in the healing of global warming and other issues.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempnayer.blogspot.com/2008/08/peaceful-solution-hr-5842-usa-hemp.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>tell your representative to support hr 5843!</title>
    <link href="http://people.tribe.net/evan/blog/88e68f5d-8f45-4348-9bc8-65988bbed68d" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-10:/commentary/3133140</id>
    <updated>2008-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thoughts, feelings and ruminations... </name>
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one bill would remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana, and the other (hr 5842) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; versions of which frank has filed in several preceding sessions of congress &#226;&#8364;&#8220; would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://people.tribe.net/evan/blog/88e68f5d-8f45-4348-9bc8-65988bbed68d&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama will End War on Weed - McCain Will Push Booze!! &#194;&#171; Dr. Tom&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://hiphappy.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/mccain-booze/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-09:/commentary/3472422</id>
    <updated>2008-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Tom's HipHappy Times </name>
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The tale Hercules and the cleansing of the Augean stables immediately comes to mind As Chairman Frank noted in his prepared remarks, HR 5843 (and similar legislation HR 5842, which regards medical marijuana rescheduling) are not likely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hiphappy.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/mccain-booze/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today's signs that the (McCain) Apocalypse is upon us - What Would ...</title>
    <link href="http://whatwouldjackdo.net/2008/08/damn-kids.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-08:/commentary/3622193</id>
    <updated>2008-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>What Would Jack Do? </name>
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HR 5842 is a bill that would prohibit the federal government from interfering with people who use marijuana on the advice of their doctor in states where it is legal to do so, leaving it up to the several states to handle the issue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whatwouldjackdo.net/2008/08/damn-kids.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urge Your Representative to Support HR 5842 NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/160146-urge-your-representative-support-h-r-5842-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-08:/commentary/2637567</id>
    <updated>2008-08-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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Contact Officials - NORML and I&amp;#39;m wondering why there isn&amp;#39;t a sticky for this on here...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/160146-urge-your-representative-support-h-r-5842-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>weed out violence, racism &amp; tyranny</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressiveu.org/100610-weed-out-violence-racism-tyranny" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/3133153</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progressive U blogs </name>
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write your congress person from marijuana policy projects legislation page about &#226;&#8364;&#339;medical marijuana patient protection act&#226;&#8364;*- hr 5842 which would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that have chosen to make its use for medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressiveu.org/100610-weed-out-violence-racism-tyranny&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Top Bong Videos KNOW YOUR CANNABIS HISTORY!</title>
    <link href="http://2pot.net/top-bong-videos-know-your-cannabis-history_2147.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2637568</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2Pot.net </name>
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Duration: 00:09:23 View: 22, HR 5843 and HR 5842 HELP LEGALIZE MARIJUANA RIGHT NOW, HELP PASS THIS BILL. SHARE THIS VIDEO, GET THE WORD OUT! GO TO THIS LINK. http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280301&amp;amp;type=COO (more)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2pot.net/top-bong-videos-know-your-cannabis-history_2147.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>7 us reps. support marijuana legalization bill</title>
    <link href="http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3698972</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events... </name>
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a companion resolution, hr 5842, would force federal authorities to respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end dea raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. that resolution now has 17 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>You can help legalize possession. Vote on HR 5843 - Marijuana Growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/96744-you-can-help-legalize-possession.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/3472402</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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Govit: HR 5842 - To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance wi Here's another easy way to find and contact your rep... govit.com/emailgov/ Now it's very easy... you write 1 letter and it goes to both senators, your rep, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/96744-you-can-help-legalize-possession.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress to skip vote on medical marijuana this year</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2008/aug/05/congress_to_skip_vote_on_medical" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/3289461</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) - Marijuana Policy </name>
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The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act of 2008 (HR 5842) would give states greater authority to determine their own medical marijuana policies. 2. The Personal Use of Marijuana By Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843) would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2008/aug/05/congress_to_skip_vote_on_medical&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>feds raid medical herb dispensary on the day appellate court rules ...</title>
    <link href="http://getoffthis.blogspot.com/2008/08/feds-raid-medical-herb-dispensary-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/3133151</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Get Off This! </name>
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the medical marijuana patient protection act of 2008 (hr 5842) would give states greater authority to determine their own medical marijuana policies. 2. the personal use of marijuana by responsible adults act of 2008 (hr 5843) would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getoffthis.blogspot.com/2008/08/feds-raid-medical-herb-dispensary-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>4 aug - further blog news</title>
    <link href="http://my.opera.com/oldephartte/blog/show.dml/2434473" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/3133150</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&amp;lt;div&amp;gt; Opit&amp;#39;s Linkfest&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; </name>
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hr 5843 are most americans responsible adults, try hr 5842 ( elimination of certain marijuana penalties ) pot for pain : congressman ron paul introduces medical marijuana legislation afro-netizen indictment sought for police taser death ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.opera.com/oldephartte/blog/show.dml/2434473&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition &#194;&#171; Hempyreumenglish&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://hempyreumenglish.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/congress-moving-on-reforming-pot-prohibition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/3472408</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hempyreumenglish's Weblog </name>
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As Chairman Frank noted in his prepared remarks, HR 5843 (and similar legislation HR 5842, which regards medical marijuana rescheduling) are not likely to come a full committee for vote until well into 2009. Given this candid assessment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempyreumenglish.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/congress-moving-on-reforming-pot-prohibition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barney Frank and MPP Discuss Legislation to Remove Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://tv.mpp.org/news/barney-frank-and-mpp-discuss-legislation-to-remove-federal-marijuana-penalties/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/3472405</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MPP TV </name>
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To reduce this national debt FAST, The Bills written by Barney Frank H.R.5842 H.R.5843 would be of a HUGE interest!?!?! It has already been PROVEN that our government spends A LOT of $$$ on raiding/arresting sick and dying people and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tv.mpp.org/news/barney-frank-and-mpp-discuss-legislation-to-remove-federal-marijuana-penalties/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>headlines</title>
    <link href="http://theleftofcollegestation.blogspot.com/2008/08/headlines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/3133154</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Left of College Station </name>
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hr 5843: are americans responsible adults, try hr 5842 brains and eggs: obama's in town today, but only for the money doing my part for the left: texans demand an end to the gridlock from the other side the texian online: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theleftofcollegestation.blogspot.com/2008/08/headlines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Finally, Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://www.planetganja.com/highsociety/showthread.php?t=83887" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/3009735</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PlanetGanja.com </name>
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On July 30 something rather historic on a number of counts occurred in the nation's capital. Firstly, Congress is for the first time in a generation (1978) taking a serious look at reforming components of cannabis prohibition laws. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planetganja.com/highsociety/showthread.php?t=83887&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Headlines</title>
    <link href="http://leftofaggieland.livejournal.com/39050.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2835759</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Left of College Station </name>
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HR 5843: Are Americans Responsible Adults, Try HR 5842. Brains and Eggs:. Obama's in town today, but only for the money. Doing My Part For The Left:. Texans Demand an End to the Gridlock. From the Other Side:. The Texian Online: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leftofaggieland.livejournal.com/39050.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>legalize marijuana -- if only for the votes</title>
    <link href="http://www.tuccille.com/blog/2008/07/legalize-marijuana-if-only-for-votes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/3133152</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disloyal Opposition </name>
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if even limited legalization of marijuana -- an increasingly popular policy -- is too ambitious for the timid politicos, frank's and paul's companion measure, hr 5842, to prevent the federal government from interfering with state-level ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tuccille.com/blog/2008/07/legalize-marijuana-if-only-for-votes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843: Are Americans Responsible Adults, Try HR 5842</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluebloggin.com/2008/07/31/hr-5843-are-americans-responsible-adults-try-hr-5842/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/3133134</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BlueBloggin </name>
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Paul has introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the Federal Government from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law. This, by the way, is the second legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluebloggin.com/2008/07/31/hr-5843-are-americans-responsible-adults-try-hr-5842/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Report from NORML</title>
    <link href="http://busgreg.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7B29176A1D4BC916!350.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/3009736</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BusGreg&amp;#39;s Wacky Place </name>
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This article is a copy of NORML's home page. dscn3661.JPG. July 30, 2008, Washington, DC,: Today something rather historic on a number of counts occurred in the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s capital. Firstly, Congress is for the first time in a generation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://busgreg.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7B29176A1D4BC916!350.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>jimsblog @ 2008-07-31T10:21:00</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2590257</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim - Just An Ordinary Guy </name>
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View Poll: Cannabis - Federal Legislation HR 5842 &amp;amp; 5843.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimsblog.livejournal.com/82179.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5843 hr5843</title>
    <link href="http://carissale28.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2EF97FAEB82431CD!132.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3891087</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>carissa&amp;#39;s space </name>
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use penalties blog daily barney representing - to vampire: 5843 hr5843 hr5843 hr 5842 &#194;&#187; penalties congressman marijuana - - federal act mutant - federal use marijuana myspace hr stash - hr5843 act use 5843 ... to remove archive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carissale28.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2EF97FAEB82431CD!132.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://memphis-nf.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3891086</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Memphis </name>
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summary of hr 5843 an act to remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible adults,&quot; sponsored by us representative http://www.rollitup.org/politics/87561-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://memphis-nf.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 5843: Are Americans Responsible Adults, Try H.R. 5842 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalforum.com/political-blogs/43017-h-r-5843-americans-responsible-adults-try-h-r-5842-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3655325</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Forum </name>
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HR 5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself and Mr.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalforum.com/political-blogs/43017-h-r-5843-americans-responsible-adults-try-h-r-5842-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Sets Sights On Cannabis Prohibition Laws; Major Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/30/congress-sets-sights-on-cannabis-prohibition-laws-major-press-conference-today-in-washington/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3197579</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NORML Blog </name>
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As Chairman Frank noted in his prepared remarks, HR 5843 (and similar legislation HR 5842, which regards medical marijuana rescheduling) are not likely to come a full committee for vote until well into 2009. Given this candid assessment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/30/congress-sets-sights-on-cannabis-prohibition-laws-major-press-conference-today-in-washington/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://aq-wess.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3095174</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wess </name>
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summary of hr 5843 an act to remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible adults,&quot; sponsored by us representative http://www.rollitup.org/politics/87561-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aq-wess.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://warren-pp.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2709866</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Warren </name>
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Illinois NORML - Federal Legislation HR 5842 &amp;amp; 5843. HR 5843 NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal ... Congressional Representative to cosponsor and vote YES on HR 5842 and HR 5843 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://warren-pp.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5842 - a peaceful solution - usa hemp museum</title>
    <link href="http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/07/thank-you-rep.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-23:/commentary/3133133</id>
    <updated>2008-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp For Victory Now! </name>
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barney frank for this bill, hr 5842.here's hoping the 110th congress can do what the 107th (h,r.1344 &amp; hr 2592), 108th (hr 2233) and the 109th (hr 2087), among other restoring the will of the people bills like the industrial hemp ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/07/thank-you-rep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act HR 5842 IH</title>
    <link href="http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71324" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-23:/commentary/2552095</id>
    <updated>2008-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WeedTRACKER </name>
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HR 5842 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5842 To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2008 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Peaceful Solution</title>
    <link href="http://www.briancharlesclark.com/249/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-21:/commentary/2538587</id>
    <updated>2008-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Puck </name>
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USA Hemp Museum presents great pictures of live cannabis plants over Willie and Amy Nelson&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s song, &#226;&#8364;&#339;A Peaceful Solution,&#226;&#8364;* performed by Amy Nelson and Rattlesnake Annie. The bill was introduced by Cong. Barney Frank. HR 5842 is the 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.briancharlesclark.com/249/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Latest News from California | California NORML</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-20:/commentary/3472410</id>
    <updated>2008-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California NORML - Dedicated to reforming... </name>
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Barney Frank introduces (1) federal decrim bill HR 5843 to remove penalties for possession of less than 100 grams (2) medical marijuana bill HR 5842 to let states legally regulate medical cannabis. Tell your Congress member to support ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canorml.org/latestnews&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>bill hr 5843 is still alive!</title>
    <link href="http://www.greenpassion.org/f36/bill-hr-5843-still-alive-6249/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-20:/commentary/3133149</id>
    <updated>2008-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dedicated to Cannabis Education, Recreational.... </name>
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hr 5842: medical marijuana patient protection act (11 users) marijuana (6 users) rep. paul [r-tx] (5 users) sen. feinstein [d-ca] (4 users) sen. boxer [d-ca] (4 users) link to hr 5843 so tell your representative to support this bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenpassion.org/f36/bill-hr-5843-still-alive-6249/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 and HR 5842 - Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards ...</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/158237-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/3786683</id>
    <updated>2008-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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Summary of HR 5843 An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* sponsored by US Representative.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/158237-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Frank Introduces Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://fatidical.blogspot.com/2008/07/congressman-frank-introduces.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/2474719</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fatidical Things </name>
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One bill would remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana, and the other (HR 5842) &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#226;&#8364;&#339; versions of which Frank has filed in several preceding sessions of Congress &#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#226;&#8364;&#339; would allow the medical use of marijuana in sta&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fatidical.blogspot.com/2008/07/congressman-frank-introduces.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>5842</title>
    <link href="http://sobercomedy.blogspot.com/2008/07/5842.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2443089</id>
    <updated>2008-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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HR 5842 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5842 To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2008 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sobercomedy.blogspot.com/2008/07/5842.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Texas NORML &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Action Alert: Write Texas Legislators ...</title>
    <link href="http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=96" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-01:/commentary/3512372</id>
    <updated>2008-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas NORML </name>
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On June 5, 2008, Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee co-sponsored HR 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. This act provides for the protection of patients, dispensaries, physicians, and facilitators from federal prosecution in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=96&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MPP in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/mpp/77874-mpp-congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/2398282</id>
    <updated>2008-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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HR 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act - Allow doctors to prescribe marijuana and protect patients who use it. HR 5843: The Personal Use Act - Remove criminal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/mpp/77874-mpp-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pot Medicine</title>
    <link href="http://alternativehm.blogspot.com/2008/06/pot-medicine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/2386434</id>
    <updated>2008-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alternative&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Health &amp;amp; Medicine </name>
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If ratified, bill HR 5842 would take cannabis off the Schedule I list (drugs that are highly addictive and have no medical use) and upgrade it to Schedule II status (drugs that can be addictive but have medical use). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alternativehm.blogspot.com/2008/06/pot-medicine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6341 Energy Markets Anti ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6341/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/commentary/3472418</id>
    <updated>2008-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Energy </name>
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[1]; H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act [1]; S.2433 Global Poverty Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.1009 Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007 [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6341/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Granny</title>
    <link href="http://granny5.blogspot.com/2008/06/granny_20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/2374438</id>
    <updated>2008-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Granny </name>
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One bill, HR 5842, is a Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act which seeks to enact legal protections . Granny Gear ..Granny&amp;#39;s Bonnet.. (Macro-Nature) Columbines shaped like an old-fashioned bonnet. The na. lizintome posted a reply:. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://granny5.blogspot.com/2008/06/granny_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sen. Arlen Specter Pro Medical Marijuana?</title>
    <link href="http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68103" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2374439</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>weedtracker </name>
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So please, take 15 minutes and write to the Senator and ask him to sponsor a counterpart bill to HR 5842 - Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. Remember to come to the meeting to drop it off! If you can&amp;#39;t make it you can e-mail it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68103&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>links to/about drug laws</title>
    <link href="http://tribes.tribe.net/jellyheads/thread/080f75b8-dcfb-473c-ae73-e3cf95a752a1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2350794</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jellyheads&amp;#39;s topics - tribe.net </name>
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Don&amp;#39;t forget to write your Congressman about HR 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5842. posted in Jellyheads - 0 replies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tribes.tribe.net/jellyheads/thread/080f75b8-dcfb-473c-ae73-e3cf95a752a1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Change the law THIS YEAR</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/81077-change-law-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/commentary/2318207</id>
    <updated>2008-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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This isn&amp;#39;t some futuristic goal; there are a couple of bills in Congress right now (HR 5842 and HR5843) that will make a huge difference, but only if The People tell our representatives that we want them to support these bills. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/81077-change-law-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6210 Small Business Health ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6210/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/3472426</id>
    <updated>2008-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
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H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act [1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.5749 Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensat... [1]; H.R.1009 Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007 [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6210/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DEA (The Feds) should stop harrassing Medical Marijuana users</title>
    <link href="http://bushit1.blogspot.com/2008/06/dea-feds-should-stop-harrassing-medical.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/2318208</id>
    <updated>2008-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bushit </name>
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Right now, our Congressmen and women have a chance to do just that, by voting YES on both HR 5843, known as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* and HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bushit1.blogspot.com/2008/06/dea-feds-should-stop-harrassing-medical.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Protect Medical Marijuana Patients - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/230140676" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-08:/commentary/3472417</id>
    <updated>2008-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nonprofit Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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We urge you to co-sponsor and support HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. This bill would protect cancer and AIDS patients who use marijuana for medical use from arrest, let states set their own medical marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/230140676&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ask Congressman Ron Kind to support medical marijuana, receive the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000298.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/commentary/2280948</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madison NORML </name>
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Urge Your Representative to Support the federal medical cannabis bill HR 5842! click here. If that happens to be Congressman Ron Kind, while you&amp;#39;ve probably already seen his response above, please try anyway.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000298.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Prescription Cannabis-Derived Medication Gets You Arrested in ...</title>
    <link href="http://bocktherobber.com/2008/05/prescription-cannabis-derived-medication-gets-you-arrested-in-ireland" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/3472427</id>
    <updated>2008-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bock The Robber </name>
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HR 5842 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5842 To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES&#226;&#8364;&#8220;April 17, 2008 ++A BILL++ To provide for the medical use of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bocktherobber.com/2008/05/prescription-cannabis-derived-medication-gets-you-arrested-in-ireland&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>letter to my state rep (critisism appreciated)</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/seasoned-tokers/235950-letter-my-state-rep-critisism-appreciated.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-26:/commentary/3133141</id>
    <updated>2008-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
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i am writing to urge you to support hr 5842 and hr 5843, two bills introduced by congressman barney frank (d-ma). the former, hr 5842, would permit the utilization of marijuana for various medicinal purposes in the states that have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/seasoned-tokers/235950-letter-my-state-rep-critisism-appreciated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Job security debated for medicinal pot users</title>
    <link href="http://blog.employeescreen.com/2008/05/27/job-security-debated-for-medicinal-pot-users/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-26:/commentary/2261944</id>
    <updated>2008-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>employeescreenIQ Blog </name>
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The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been a hot topic in recent years. Should doctors be allowed to prescribe marijuana for those with chronic pain? Is this an issue for the federal government to address or should this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.employeescreen.com/2008/05/27/job-security-debated-for-medicinal-pot-users/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Job security debated for medicinal pot users</title>
    <link href="http://www.recruiting.com/job_security_debated_for_medicinal_pot_users" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-26:/commentary/2247299</id>
    <updated>2008-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Recruiting.com - a recruiting community portal </name>
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In April, Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842 &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;* that will &#226;&#8364;&#339;provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recruiting.com/job_security_debated_for_medicinal_pot_users&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>congresswoman tammy baldwin to cosponsor federal medical cannabis ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000289.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/3133145</id>
    <updated>2008-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madison NORML </name>
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tammy will be cosponsoring both federal cannabis bills introduced in the house this session: hr 5842, a bill to provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various states click here, and hr 5843, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000289.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patient In Washington State Denied A Liver Transplant For ...</title>
    <link href="http://hempyreumenglish.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/patient-in-washington-state-denied-a-liver-transplant-for-physician-recommended-legal-medical-marijuana-use-is-sacrificed-on-the-altar-of-pot-prohibition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/2208352</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hempyreumenglish&amp;#39;s Weblog </name>
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Finally, go to NORML&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s online advocacy system and send a prewritten letter to your member of Congress in favor of HR 5842, a bill that would end the federal government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s war on patients. References: NORML Blog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempyreumenglish.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/patient-in-washington-state-denied-a-liver-transplant-for-physician-recommended-legal-medical-marijuana-use-is-sacrificed-on-the-altar-of-pot-prohibition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5842: MM Patient Protection Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65373" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/2208351</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>weedtracker </name>
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A small bi-partisan coalition of members of Congress has introduced HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. If passed, this legislation would, among other things, reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule II drug ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65373&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hill Watching - May 5th, 2008 - Vet's Business &amp; Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://hillwatcher.blogspot.com/2008/05/hill-watching-may-5th-2008.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/3803418</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T10:08:30Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hill Watcher - Daily Tidbits from the Hill</name>
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Senate was not in session. On House side, here is bill regarding veterans benefits ... . Thankfully, Rep. Frank has a pair of cajones:   &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5842&lt;/strong&gt; : To provide for the medical use of marijuana&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hillwatcher.blogspot.com/2008/05/hill-watching-may-5th-2008.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BuzzFlash.net - Progressive News and Commentary with an Attitude ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/3725845</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash.net: all -Democratic Party- </name>
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I recently sent some e-mail to David Scott (D-Ga) about Barney Frank's H.R. 5842 and just got a reply back from him and all he can do is regurgitate standard reefer mad talking points. So I disassembled his letter, confronted the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzflash.net/story.php?id=51291&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Frank Officially Cosponsors Bill Legalizing Marijuana ...</title>
    <link href="http://newtonliberalmania.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/congressman-frank-officially-cosponsors-bill-legalizing-marijuana-smoking/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/2204790</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newton Liberal Mania </name>
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His first bill, HR 5842 lets doctors prescribe and recommend marijuana to their patients. Congressman Franks&#226;&#8364;&#8482; second bill, HR 5843 eliminates criminal penalties for possession of up to &#226;&#8364;&#339;100 grams&#226;&#8364;* of the drug. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newtonliberalmania.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/congressman-frank-officially-cosponsors-bill-legalizing-marijuana-smoking/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Act Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients: Support Needed for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/05/15/18499572.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/2204789</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indybay newswire </name>
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Act Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients: Tell Your US Representative to Support HR 5842!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/05/15/18499572.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Act Now to Protect Medical Cannabis Patients!</title>
    <link href="http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65341" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/2204788</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WeedTRACKER </name>
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Last month, Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) and a small bi-partisan coalition of Members of Congress introduced HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. The legislation will help protect individuals who use or provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65341&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ASA &amp;amp; Medical Cannabis at 2008 North Carolina Freedom March</title>
    <link href="http://altmedicinevideos.blogspot.com/2008/05/asa-medical-cannabis-at-2008-north.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/2193118</id>
    <updated>2008-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alternative Medicine Videos </name>
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... Dargan and Steve Marlowe told how ASA can be a support to patients even before North Carolina becomes a legal medical marijuana state and the need for everyone to tell their representatives in Congress to support HR5842 &amp;amp; HR5843. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://altmedicinevideos.blogspot.com/2008/05/asa-medical-cannabis-at-2008-north.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Educating Congressman David Scott (D-Ga) about Medical Marijuana ...</title>
    <link href="http://420ideas.com/educating-congressman-david-scott-d-ga-about-medical-marijuana-hr-5842/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2201590</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 ideas </name>
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I recently sent some e-mail to David Scott (D-Ga) about Barney Frank&amp;#39;s HR 5842 and just got this reply back from him. I am unsure if he will actually see this reply to it, or if he has any real time to &amp;quot;waste&amp;quot; on such an &amp;quot;unimportant ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420ideas.com/educating-congressman-david-scott-d-ga-about-medical-marijuana-hr-5842/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Media: SO BORED With Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://mediaherd.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/media-so-bored-with-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2188905</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Herd </name>
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Has anyone been following the `Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;&#8482; (HR 5842) introduced into Congress on April 17, 2008 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) which seeks to reclassify marijuana as just another prescription drug? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediaherd.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/media-so-bored-with-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>May 2008 Activist Newsletter</title>
    <link href="http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=5515" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2764307</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ASA </name>
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California Medical Marijuana Employment Rights Bill Advances; Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics a Success; ASA Chapter Focus on New Jersey; National Action Alert.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=5515&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Would Reduce Federal Control of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://usahotvideo.edublogs.org/2008/05/08/bills-would-reduce-federal-control-of-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2193116</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hot top news </name>
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Medicinal Possession and Use: An associated bill, HR 5842 would prevent federal laws from prohibiting or restricting the production, distribution and use of marijuana when prescribed or recommended by a physician for medical use ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usahotvideo.edublogs.org/2008/05/08/bills-would-reduce-federal-control-of-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legalize It!</title>
    <link href="http://www.meganpru.com/unplug/2008/05/legalize-it.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2177215</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>unplug </name>
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Ron Paul has also recently introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the Federal Government from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.meganpru.com/unplug/2008/05/legalize-it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urge your Congressional Representative to Support Medical ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=136513" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2177214</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A small bi-partisan coalition of members of Congress has introduced HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. If passed, this legislation would, among other things, reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule II drug ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=136513&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hightimes</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2170730</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hightimes </name>
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Source: blog.synthesis.net Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hightimes2.blogspot.com/2008/05/hightimes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NATIONAL ACTION ALERT!</title>
    <link href="http://imanotalone.livejournal.com/283734.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2170728</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>May Everyday Be Green! </name>
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Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) along with a small bi-partisan coalition of members of Congress have introduced HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. If passed, this legislation would, among other things, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://imanotalone.livejournal.com/283734.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>urgent action alert! please ask your elected representatives to ...</title>
    <link href="http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=94" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/3133148</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas NORML </name>
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norml is pleased to announce that texas congressman ron paul has been joined by 4 other congressmen in introducing hr 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;medical marijuana patient protection act&#226;&#8364;*, which seeks to enact legal protections for authorized medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=94&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>High Times</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2223100</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>High Times </name>
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High Times Lyrics Source: blog.synthesis.net Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA from intervening in doctor/patient ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://high-times2.blogspot.com/2008/05/high-times.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Recently I contacted my congress person about Medical Marijuana to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2170731</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peace and Intelligence - Keeping Our Own Council </name>
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Frank introduced another bill, HR 5842, the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, that would allow states to decide whether individuals may use marijuana for medicinal purposes. This bill is pending consideration before the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peaceandintelligence.blogspot.com/2008/05/recently-i-contacted-my-congress-person.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA : Ron Paul Co-Sponsers Marijauna Legalization Bill</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2165550</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK420 News/Politics </name>
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In the other bill authored by Franks, HR 5842, cosponsored by Reps. Paul, Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Sam Farr (D-CA), would force the DEA and other federal authorities to respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=131121&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Clay backs bill to decriminalize marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/examiner7747.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2161835</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>breaking drug news latest 25 </name>
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Clay backs bill to decriminalize marijuana - Examiner.com HR 5842 &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&amp;quot; introduced Clay backs bill to decriminalize marijuana 12 mins ago: Clay backs bill to decriminalize marijuana is supporting a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/examiner7747.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives to Consider Medical Cannabis</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/House_of_Representatives_to_Consider_Medical_Cannabis" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2161834</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
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&amp;quot;HR 5842 will help to ensure that medical marijuana patients in those states where medical cannabis legislation has been approved will no longer have to fear arrest or prosecution from federal law enforcement agencies. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/House_of_Representatives_to_Consider_Medical_Cannabis&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CO : Supporters rally for marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://420ideas.com/co-supporters-rally-for-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/2170729</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 ideas </name>
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Saturday&amp;#39;s event advocated for two bills that are currently in Congress, HR 5842 and HR 5843. HR 5842 would prevent the federal government from interfering with medical marijuana programs in states where they are legal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420ideas.com/co-supporters-rally-for-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Supporters Rally For Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://davesnothereman.com/12930/supporters-rally-for-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2193117</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daves Not Here Man </name>
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Supporters rally for marijuana The Coloradoan and CO and 58 minutes ago HR 5842 would prevent the federal government from interfering with medical marijuana programs in states where they are legal Learn more about it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davesnothereman.com/12930/supporters-rally-for-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Ron Paul</title>
    <link href="http://bowifa65.blogspot.com/2008/05/congressman-ron-paul.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2157375</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bowifa65 </name>
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Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bowifa65.blogspot.com/2008/05/congressman-ron-paul.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron On Transfers</title>
    <link href="http://yonoxu82.blogspot.com/2008/05/ron-on-transfers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/2193119</id>
    <updated>2008-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yonoxu82 </name>
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Also check out HR 5842 and e-mail regarding that as well.Sorry that it mentions Ron Paul The next step is to find a credit card that is offering special low interest rates on balance transfers, this way the debt consolidation can be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yonoxu82.blogspot.com/2008/05/ron-on-transfers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul LIVE in Fort Wayne</title>
    <link href="http://nevernwo.blogspot.com/2008/04/ron-paul-live-in-fort-wayne-ive-updated.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2150634</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNO UPDATE: New World Order News Digest </name>
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Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA ... Ron Paul Introduces Medical Marijuana Legislation Smokedot.org ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nevernwo.blogspot.com/2008/04/ron-paul-live-in-fort-wayne-ive-updated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Introduces New Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.trebaso.com/2008/04/30/ron-paul-introduces-new-marijuana-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2135712</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>trebaso.com </name>
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Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trebaso.com/2008/04/30/ron-paul-introduces-new-marijuana-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Hits it out of the Park on CNN American Morning</title>
    <link href="http://www.wachadoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&amp;amp;t=1733&amp;amp;p=4308#p4308" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2135710</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WachaDoo and The American Underground </name>
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Paul has introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the Federal Government from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law. This, by the way, is the second legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wachadoo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&amp;amp;t=1733&amp;amp;p=4308#p4308&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act 2008 - Feds Need to ...</title>
    <link href="http://cannabistv.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-2008-feds-need-to-follow-states-lead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/3472424</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis TV Vlog </name>
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HR 5842 - &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;&#339; was introduced on April 17th, 2008 by a MD - Dr. Ron Paul (R) TX, who is also running for president. Rep. Barney Frank (D) MA is a co-sponsor of the legislation, having introduced ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cannabistv.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-2008-feds-need-to-follow-states-lead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Introduces New Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4239?utm_source=rss_home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2135711</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>High Times - </name>
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Source: blog.synthesis.net Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4239?utm_source=rss_home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Introduces New Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://ronpaulnews.net/2008/04/ron-paul-introduces-new-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2130744</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul News </name>
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Today, Texas Congressman Ron Paul introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842. This bill would bar the Federal Government and DEA from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ronpaulnews.net/2008/04/ron-paul-introduces-new-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pot for Pain: Congressman Ron Paul Introduces Medical Marijuana ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/04/28/pot-for-pain/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/3708282</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Planetsave </name>
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Ron Paul, a Republican no less, co-authored a bill that would decriminalize medical marijuana at the federal level(HR 5842). He also co-authored a bill to allow for the production of industrial hemp. Pot for Pain: Congressman Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/04/28/pot-for-pain/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Introduces Medical Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.smokedot.org/08/04/28/ron-paul-introduces-medical-marijuana-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2130746</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Front page feed </name>
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Paul has introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the Federal Government from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law. This, by the way, is the second legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smokedot.org/08/04/28/ron-paul-introduces-medical-marijuana-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul Introduces Medical Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/Ron_Paul_Introduces_Medical_Marijuana_Legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2130745</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / news / upcoming </name>
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Paul has introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the Federal Government from intervening in doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/Ron_Paul_Introduces_Medical_Marijuana_Legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pot for Pain</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.greenoptions.com/~r/GreenOptions/~3/279540068/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2126263</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green Options </name>
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... out of the medical marijuana business and allow state sanctioned clinics the freedom to dispense pot without fear of being raided. Paul has introduced the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, HR 5842, which would bar the [. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.greenoptions.com/~r/GreenOptions/~3/279540068/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>a good thing to hear</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/68630-good-thing-hear.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2115433</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* on Friday, April 18. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/68630-good-thing-hear.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ia: hr 5842 &quot;medical marijuana patient protection act&quot; introduced</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/98642-ia-h-r-5842-medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/3133146</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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representative ron paul (r-tx) introduced hr 5842, the &quot;medical marijuana patient protection act,&quot; earlier today. this bill would make federal authorities respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end dea raids on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/98642-ia-h-r-5842-medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>IA: HR 5842 &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;* introduced</title>
    <link href="http://420ideas.com/ia-hr-5842-medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2161836</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 ideas </name>
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Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&amp;quot; earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420ideas.com/ia-hr-5842-medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act Introduced in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://factsaboutmarijuana.net/?p=695" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2223101</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Facts About Marijuana </name>
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HR 5842 would reschedule marijuana for medical use, end federal interference in state laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://factsaboutmarijuana.net/?p=695&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5842 &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&amp;quot; introduced</title>
    <link href="http://www.drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/desmoinesregister8571.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2115432</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>breaking drug news - norml </name>
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(US) Was joined by Reps. &amp;quot; is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years. (Thu Apr 24 14:39:39 2008 PDT)[$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(90%), $propaganda_theme6(90%), $illegal_drugs(100%), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drugpolicycentral.com/bot/article/desmoinesregister8571.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced</title>
    <link href="http://albyville.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-medical-marijuana-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2130747</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Albyville Chronicle </name>
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Representative Ron Paul and Representative Barney Frank have introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* which seeks to enact legal protections for authorized medical marijuana patients, in the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://albyville.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-medical-marijuana-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act (Introduced in House)</title>
    <link href="http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/04/medical-marijuana-patient-protection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2106823</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp For Victory Now! </name>
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&amp;quot;HR5842 Title: To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. Sponsor: Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] (introduced 4/17/2008) Cosponsors (4) Latest Major Action: 4/17/2008 Referred to House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/04/medical-marijuana-patient-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Two medical marijuana bills introduced in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/113644-two-medical-marijuana-bills-introduced-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2099769</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Garden&amp;#39;s Cure </name>
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Windy City Times - Chicago,IL,USA The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act ( HR 5842 ) would reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/113644-two-medical-marijuana-bills-introduced-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Subject: Urge Your Congressman to Support HR5842 - by: todash19</title>
    <link href="http://oregoniansforronpaul.com/index.php/News-and-Articles/1085-Urge-Your-Congressman-to-Support-H.R.5842.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2099764</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregonians For Ron Paul - Standing Up For... </name>
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&amp;quot;HR 5842: To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States&amp;quot; Hello all! HR 5842 will help to ensure that medical marijuana patients in those states where medical cannabis legislation has been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregoniansforronpaul.com/index.php/News-and-Articles/1085-Urge-Your-Congressman-to-Support-H.R.5842.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.5842</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2099779</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T11:26:13Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
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&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5842&lt;/strong&gt;   To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.  introduced Apr. 16, 2008   17 posts  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>urge your congressman to support hr5842</title>
    <link href="http://todash19.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/urge-your-congressman-to-support-hr5842/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/3133147</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Todash Chimes </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;hr 5842: to provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various states&#226;&#8364;*. this bill was introduced aon 4/16/08 and is being schedualed for debate. i urge you to do as i have done; contact your local ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://todash19.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/urge-your-congressman-to-support-hr5842/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced by Ron Paul to End Raids</title>
    <link href="http://www.shoutwire.com/comments/152848/Medical_Marijuana_Bill_Introduced_by_Ron_Paul_to_End_Raids" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/2099771</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>shoutwire.com </name>
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Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoutwire.com/comments/152848/Medical_Marijuana_Bill_Introduced_by_Ron_Paul_to_End_Raids&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act Introduced Yesterday in ...</title>
    <link href="http://highboldtage.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced-yesterday-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/3472404</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HighBoldtage </name>
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In addition to rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), HR 5842 would provide protection from the CSA and the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) for qualified patients and caregivers in states that have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://highboldtage.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced-yesterday-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fresh From the Hopper</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/blogs/ddws/2008/apr/21/fresh_from_the_hopper_0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2126264</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redstate blogs </name>
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And on a related note, Frank has also introduced HR5842, which would reclassify marijuana as a schedule II drug, recognize its medical value, and create regulatory framework for the FDA to begin a drug approval process for marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blogs/ddws/2008/apr/21/fresh_from_the_hopper_0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the Voiceless...</title>
    <link href="http://wizardofaahs.blogspot.com/2008/04/voice-of-voiceless.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2086015</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wizard Of Aahs </name>
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While surfing their site and reading up on the latest proposed legislation, namely HR 5842 and HR 5843, I decided to lend my voice as well as my money to a cause I believe in. Seeing as how many marijuana smokers are afraid to speak out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wizardofaahs.blogspot.com/2008/04/voice-of-voiceless.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Representative Ron Paul, the Republican congressman from Texas, introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* on April 17th. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cannafact.com/2008/04/20/ron-paul-introduces-federal-medical-marijuana-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Representative Ron Paul, the Republican senator from Texas, introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* on April 17th. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal cannabis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cannafact.com/?p=3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank&amp;#39;s press release for the bill (HR 5842) quotes Frank as he explains his reasoning:. &amp;quot;When doctors recommend the use of marijuana for their patients and states are willing to permit it, I think it&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s wrong for the federal government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://claremontca.blogspot.com/2008/04/readers-respond-to-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2008 12:46 PM CONTACT: Americans for Safe Access ASA Government Affairs Director Caren Woodson (510) 388-0546 HR 5842 would reschedule marijuana for medical use, end federal interference in state laws &amp;lt;! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pscelebrities.com/whitelightblacklight/2008/04/hr-5842-medical-marijuana-patient.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The &#226;&#8364;&#339;Stoner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Gazette&#226;&#8364;* online reports that Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced the &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&amp;quot; HR 5842,[.pdf file] this past Friday, April 18th. The bill was co-sponsored by .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mayorsam.blogspot.com/2008/04/happy-420.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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US Congress: HR 5842, The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5842.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cardona.wordpress.com/2008/04/19/norml%E2%80%99s-weekly-legislative-roundup/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&amp;quot; earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.netscape.com/story/2008/04/19/federal-medical-marijuana-bill-introduced-by-rep-ron-paul-norml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... respectively. frank&amp;#39;s bill (hr 5843) incorporates the basic recommendations of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse (aka the shafer commission). you can also check out the details of paul&amp;#39;s bill, hr 5842, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hurricanesandhandgrenades.blogspot.com/2008/04/1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 5842 will help to ensure that medical marijuana patients in those states where medical cannabis legislation has been approved will no longer have to fear arrest or prosecution from federal law enforcement agencies. ... More...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/marijuana-mashup/98088-federal-medical-marijuana-bill-introduced-rep-ron-paul.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DC : News release from Barney Frank</title>
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One bill would remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana, and the other (HR 5842) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; versions of which Frank has filed in several preceding sessions of Congress &#226;&#8364;&#8220; would allow the medical use of marijuana in states that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/98183-dc-news-release-barney-frank.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Presidential Candidates on Marijuana - TierneyLab Blog - NYTimes.com</title>
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Right now, our Congressmen and women have a chance to do just that, by voting YES on both H.R. 5843, known as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* and H.R. 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/presidential-candidates-on-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5842, The Medical Marijuana Patient ...</title>
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US Congress: HR 5842, The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200510673.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal ...</title>
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H.R. 5842: The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-action/***. wretchedSTONER. November 24th, 2008 at 02:23 | #24 ... Was this article useful? Yes or No ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 5842, the &quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&quot; earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/nancyharris/gGCxgj&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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*Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act Introduced Yesterday in Congress */HR 5842 would reschedule marijuana for medical use, end federal interference in state laws/ *Washington, DC *-- Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freedomgrowers.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html#7835827050844063416&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mparent7777-1.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-medical-marijuana-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 5842 would reschedule marijuana for medical use, end federal interference in state laws WASHINGTON, DC - April 18 - Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced the &amp;quot;Medical Marij...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://story.100.com/?rid=14274988&amp;amp;cat=48af4ef4eaa241d8&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 5842 would reschedule marijuana for medical use, end federal interference in state laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=5503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Urge Your Representative to Support HR 5842 NOW!NORML is pleased to announce that Representative Ron Paul and Representative Barney Frank have introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&#226;&#8364;*, which seeks to enact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/NORML_House_of_Reps_to_Consider_Medical_MJ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank has authored HR 5843, removing virtually all federal restrictions at marijuana use by adults, and HR 5842, which would allow states to have marijuana available to patients with a doctors recomendation. Mr. Paul co-sponsored both, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.debatepolitics.com/us-partisan-politics-political-platforms/30613-frank-paul-show-bipartisan-courage.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Specifically, HR 5842 would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug, which cannot be prescribed, to a Schedule II drug, which would recognize the medical value of marijuana and create a regulatory framework for the FDA to begin a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/154340-medical-marijuana-patient-protection-act-introduced-yesterday-congress-4-18-08-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/18/federal-medical-marijuana-bill-introduced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... (democrat - new york), sam farr (democrat - california), and dana rohrabacher (republican - california), the bill HR 5842 - the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act - has been introduced in congress. the bill proposes to [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://giantmonster.com/2008/04/18/federal-marjuana-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Ron Paul April 17, 2008 - Washington, DC, USA Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&#226;&#8364;&#8482; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempsavetheworld.wordpress.com/2008/04/18/ron-paul-fights-drug-war-with-new-medical-marijuana-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Specifically, HR 5842 would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug, which cannot be prescribed, to a Schedule II drug, which would recognize the medical value of marijuana and create a regulatory framework for the FDA to begin a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/in_the_trenches/2008/apr/18/press_release_medical_marijuana_&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2008-04-17T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Zpx6T-T6EsTi2QW_wc2JAw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8sDNDh3jzk0kNbWN1sCUD8mZKiQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=c_B5T6DqG4TW2AW71uyRDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQdvtzTxY4DKL5jPA7njTAU34KQw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2008-04-17T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8D55T9XDN-KC2wWFvoi2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGcxFUiKpgYZL4gaBw3XJP16TEjQQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/14019697</id>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SZh4T7LCJLHjsQL_1umXBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHksj_0JB2785Ov2_9S0oDucLyj6Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/commentary/14002248</id>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5842/show Anyhow, here is the &amp;quot;Form&amp;quot; letter in email form that I got back from CNN this morning concerning the posting that I made to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2-53T-rSBeW22gXezoi2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHa37fKOS2-HheqdrZ1XcqllK4TjQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/news-current-events/4071-norml-news-week-420-hear.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states&amp;#39; current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coffeehousestudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-medical-marijuana-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 5842, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&#226;&#8364;* earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states' current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7582&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(Thu, 17 Apr 2008)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7582&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 5842 would provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5842.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA] introduced HR 5842: To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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