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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults</title>
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  <updated>2009-07-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Criminal Justice - Change.org: Barney Frank on Legalizing Pot</title>
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      <name>Change.org's Criminal Justice Blog </name>
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In a new interview with NORML, US Rep. Barney Frank discusses his bill decriminalizing marijuana possession, and small non-profit sales of the drug, under federal law. He's a realistic guy: the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://criminaljustice.change.org/blog/view/barney_frank_on_legalizing_pot&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.6694 FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/county-lay-offs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joplin-norml.org/2008-the-year-in-review.php&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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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: January 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm. another perfect &#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&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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If everyone works together we will make progress together. MPP also has a channel here on YouTube, one of their most recent videos is titled, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Barney Frank Introduces Marijuana Decriminalization Bill&#226;&#8364;*! H. R. 5843. Thank you ReasonTV! ...&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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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20364). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12425). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Israel-Is-Conducting-A-Genocide-Operation-In-Gaza.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stoner Style .com &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; 7 US Reps. Support Marijuana ...</title>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, D.C., with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform U.S. drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stonerstyle.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana-legalization-bill-atlanta-progressive-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20342). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12417). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Project-Blue-Beam.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2008: The Year In Review - NORML&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Top 10 Events That Shaped ...</title>
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Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. #3 California Courts Rule: Medical Pot Statutes Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Conflict With Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://californiacannabis.net/2009/01/2008-the-year-in-review-normls-top-10-events-that-shaped-marijuana-policy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislation to Legalize Marijuana</title>
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    <updated>2009-01-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843 is titled &#226;&#8364;&#339;To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.&#226;&#8364;* The short title is: &#226;&#8364;&#732;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;&#8482; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://willnevergiveup.wordpress.com/2009/01/01/hr-5843-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NORMAL EZINE Volume 11 Issue 49 December 29, 2008 | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2008-12-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977549205&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697254393&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 to Legalize Marijuana Possesion on a Federal Level | The ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-31:/commentary/3884615</id>
    <updated>2008-12-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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congressman barnie frank introduced legislation to legalize marijuana possesion by adults on federal level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthytoker.com/2008/12/hr-5843-to-legalize-marijuana-possesion-on-a-federal-level/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20321). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12382). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/A-Ponzi-Scheme-Within-A-Ponzi-Scheme.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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His Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act (H.R. 5843) would allow adults to possess nearly a quarter pound of weed without facing criminal penalities. Ask you Representative to please pass this bill right away! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thegrowreport.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=5663&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.majik.org/cruxenrose/?p=360&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20307). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12371). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Oil-and-Gold-Prices-Sharply-Higher-on-Gaza-Fighting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Lawmakers called on colleagues to endorse HR 5843, which sought to remove federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. The legislation was the first proposal introduced in Congress in 30 years to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7777&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20292). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12359). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Web-Bot-Predictions-for-2009-On-The-Jeff-Rense-Show.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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support Marijuana legalization/decriminalization: Support HR 5843 to remove federal penalties for those in possession of a small amount (&lt;100 grams...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ideas.rebuildtheparty.com/pages/general/suggestions/95306-support-marijuana-legalization-decriminalization&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 &#183; H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/28/military-heartbreak/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20290). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12359). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Gerald-Celente-on-The-Alex-Jones-Show-2009-The-Coming-Revolt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#183; H.R.6049 Energy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/28/three-hots-and-a-cot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20283). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12357). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Suit-Claims-City-Witholding-Red-Light-Camera-Study.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20273). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12349). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Americans-Prefer-News-From-Web-To-Newspapers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20256). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12341). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Rockers-to-Press-Obama-on-Music-Used-As-Torture.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20256). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12341). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Childrens-Books-Use-Christmas-to-Push-Global-Warming-Agenda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If Obama has any balls he'd make H.R.5843 law, day one!! [Report this comment]. Posted by: jeffrey7 on Dec 23, 2008 8:26 AM Current rating: 4 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]. I wish it were true but it's not,America is all out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/114728/if_obama_is_pro-science_and_honest,_he'll_put_the_kibosh_on_the_drug_war/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20213). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12333). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Mike-Connell-Was-Warned-Not-To-Fly-Before-Plane-Crash.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20213). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12333). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/It-Is-A-Secret-Where-Bailout-Money-Went.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20217). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12334). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/New-Berry-Based-Natural-Sweetener-Brazzein-to-Hit-the-Market-in-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If Obama has any balls he'd make H.R.5843 law, day one!! [Report this comment]. Posted by: jeffrey7 on Dec 23, 2008 8:26 AM Current rating: 4 [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]. I wish it were true but it's not,America is all out of Liberty. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/rights/114728/if_obama_is_pro-science_and_honest,_he'll_put_the_kibosh_on_the_drug_war/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20166). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12328). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Aldous-Huxleys-Brave-New-World-1980.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.6694 FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/22/bah-humbug/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Current is a global television network that gives you the opportunity to create and influence what airs on TV.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://current.com/items/89643578/h_r_5843_act_to_remove_federal_penalties_for_the_personal_use_of_marijuana_by_responsible_adults.htm?xid=RSSfeed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#183; H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.7110 Job Creation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/dr-phil-show-12-19-08/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The intent is to remove control of an industry from the hands of &quot;criminals&quot; so that legal producers can jump into bed with the biggest gang on the face of the earth (the US govt) and follow its quality control guidelines? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#47638&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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wesawthat asked:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wpblogs.420blog.net/marijuana/?p=491&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20079). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12304). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Kissinger-Calls-For-New-International-System-Out-Of-World-Crises.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I already have a medical card for injuries sustained this fall. Marijuana has helped me out quite a bit with the convalescence. Hopefully common sense wins out sooner rather than later for the rest of the country....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#47607&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20030). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12299). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Bush-Says-He-Cant-Let-Auto-Companies-Collapse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (20008). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12287). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/YouTube-Boycott,-December-19th,-2008.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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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NORML is pleased to report that H.R. 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antitrust.asia/legal/help-make-marijuana-legal-right-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19952). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12266). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/New-Precident-Set-As-Lawyer-Uses-Facebook-To-Serve-Legal-Documents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act &#183; H.R.7321 Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act &#183; H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/17/very-disturbingarmy-strategic-shock-report-says-troops-may-be-needed-to-quell-us-civil-unrest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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6 Responses to &#226;&#8364;&#339;BONG HITS FOR HR 5843&#226;&#8364;*. philpantera3 Says: December 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Everyone needs to write their state representatives know!!! dont just talk do something!!! ppackingnegro Says: December 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jumptages.com/2008/12/bong-hits-for-hr-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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and I think instead of asking him about legalizing marijuana, we should rather ask if he is willing to put his support behind H.R. 5843, which will decriminalize cannabis for responsible users! Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s get these questions into the next ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/12/16/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19944). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12260). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Marine-Military-Presence-Confirmed-in-San-Bernardino-County.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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1. H.R.5843 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. By far, this is the most popular bill on OpenCongress that did not become law during the last session. Co-sponsored by Reps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/784-5-Popular-Bills-That-Didn-t-Become-Law-But-Will-be-Back-in-the-111th&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19924). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12256). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Iran-Says-Has-Proof-of-U.S.-UK-Backed-Terror-Group.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19924). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12256). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Terrorstorm-Final-Cut-A-History-Of-Government-Sponsored-Terrorism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act &#183; H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.7005 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/an-unorthodox-personal-plea-for-help/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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There are also many indigenous religious pracitioners who use marijuana in their sacred ceremonies based on ancient practices. Their religious freedoms should not be restrticted or them made to feel like criminals because of unfair laws ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#47457&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 5843: 110th Congress This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives (&quot;H.R.&quot;). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allforcarrie.blogspot.com/2008/12/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.6867 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008; H.R.2755 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults; S.2433 Global Poverty Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/782&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#183; S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 &#183; H.R.7110 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/12/13/you-have-the-right-to-remain-silent/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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43: &quot;Do you support Barney Frank's Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843)? Ending the &quot;Drug War&quot; would save $ billions and stop ruining lives with harsh prison terms.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yahooka.com/forum/politics-current-affairs/144641-change-gov-questions-stop-ganjawar-1-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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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I would be inclined to oppose H.R. 5843 should it come to the House floor for my consideration. This legislation would eliminate federal penalties for the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana and the not-for-profit transfer of one ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michaelianblack.net/blog/2008/05/i-never-thought.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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43: &quot;Do you support Barney Frank's Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843)? Ending the &quot;Drug War&quot; would save $ billions and stop ruining lives with harsh prison terms.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.salon.com/0002762/2008/12/12.html#a3176&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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SUPPORT BILL H.R. 5843. 2 hotoffthepress2 // Dec 12, 2008 at 7:00 am. coby &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Legalizing marijuana isn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t the answer. Enforcement of existing laws is. 3 coby // Dec 12, 2008 at 10:17 am. And many Billions do we have to spend of our tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bobmccarty.com/2008/12/10/cole-calls-on-bush-to-pardon-border-partrol-agents/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19868). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12211). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/UN-Climate-Data-Shows-Global-Warming-Has-Stopped.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19863). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12209). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Hoax-Call-Almost-Took-Nuclear-Powers-To-War-Officials.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19860). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12199). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Riots-Test-Greek-Government.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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contact your congressperson about H.R. 5843 it will only remain illegal as long as our opinions remain muted. Old Today, 08:29 PM. yuri orlov's Avatar &#183; yuri orlov yuri orlov is online now. Ganja Smoker. Pot Head. Join Date: Nov 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/138612-whats-best-thing-u-can.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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URGENT! Support HR 5843. Summary of HR 5843. Act to Remove FEDERAL Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House). In California, we Lost: Prop 5. In Massachusetts, we Won: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/12/wall-street-journal-features-classic.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19851). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12194). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Judicial-Watch-Announces-Hillary-Clinton-Constitutionally-Ineligible-to-Serve-as-Secretary-of-State.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 5843 sought to eliminate most federal penalties for personal marijuana possession. 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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Catagory:A) Pending Federal Legislation. &#194;&#171; HR 7089 Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2008 (Introduced in House) HR 5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#194;&#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reckonthat.org/?p=148&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I urge you to co-sponsor and support H.R. 5843, the bi-partisan &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008.&quot; This bill removes federal criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/democracyrising/84301.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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googling ' hr 5843 ' and ' eric holder ' was how i originally found this site several days ago. i had high hopes that with an obama win hr 5843 would soon come out of committee and be attached to other legislation and become law but ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tuccille.com/blog/2008/12/cops-commemorate-prohibitions-repeal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19737). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12157). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Mumbai-Police-To-Use-Truth-Serum-On-Baby-Faced-Terrorist-Azam-Amir-Kasab.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19709). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12153). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Private-Sector-Sheds-250,000-Jobs-in-November.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Department of Defense Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/50-hour-workweek-convicted-felons&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19737). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12157). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Pakistani-Security-Consultant-Calls-Mumbai-Attacks-A-Botched-False-Flag.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Department of Defense Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 healthcare Health Care Higher Education ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/opponent-secretary-state&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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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H.R. 5843 - Act To Remove Federal Penalties for The Personal Use Of Marijuana By Responsible Adults - This bill was introduced on April 17, 2008 by Barney Frank (D, MA 4). Could this be a start to legalizing Marijuana? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.upstatesctoday.com/2008/12/02/these-hot-button-issues-have-been-introduced-into-us-congress-and-you-may-not-even-know-about-them-yet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Department of Defense Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/technology/army-announces-50-million-video-game-investment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19658). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12149). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Lindsey-Williams-Predicts-Oil-Will-Stay-At-50-In-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19653). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12147). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Police-State-II-The-Takeover.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19534). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12130). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Captured-Terrorists-Account-of-Mumbai-Massacre-Reveals-Plan-Was-to-Kill-5,000.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-26:/commentary/3499916</id>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19388). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12114). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Mumbai-Grenade-Attacks,-Shootings-Kill-80-People,-Injure-240.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19203). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12091). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Experts-Call-For-Global-Network-to-Prevent-Asteroid-Disasters.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19204). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12091). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/U.S.-Army-to-Equip-National-Guard-Unit-With-Future-Combat-System-Aerial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education Hugo Chavez ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/time-start-supporting-americas&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank and Ron Paul are about the only politicians to even try with HR 5843(currently stalled in congress). It's absolutely insane to me that the rest are all so scared to even mention it. Legalization and taxation could represent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/26/twilight-star-kristen-ste_n_146684.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19168). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12076). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Obama-Birth-Certificate-Petition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Volunteer to Help &#183; Action Alerts &#183; Print and Distribute &#183; 4 State Alliance &#183; News &#183; Blog &#183; Donate &#183; Events &#183; Store &#183; Contact Us &#183; Please Support H.R. 5843: An Act to Remove Federal Pena&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joplin-norml.org/implementation-of-michigans-medical-marijuana-law.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Volunteer to Help &#183; Action Alerts &#183; Print and Distribute &#183; 4 State Alliance &#183; News &#183; Blog &#183; Donate &#183; Events &#183; Store &#183; Contact Us &#183; Please Support H.R. 5843: An Act to Remove Federal Pena&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joplin-norml.org/normls-weekly-news-bulletin-november-20-2008.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If everyone works together we will make progress together. MPP also has a channel here on YouTube, one of their most recent videos is titled, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Barney Frank Introduces Marijuana Decriminalization Bill&#226;&#8364;*! H. R. 5843. rideagiraffe Says: ...&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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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education Hugo Chavez ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/ill-conceived-effort-automaker&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education Hugo Chavez ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/altrazine-coming-to-a-us-water-supply-near-you&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (19119). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12062). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Russia-Today-TV-Report-On-End-The-Fed-Protests.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education Hugo Chavez ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/new-jersey/ceasefire-new-jersey&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Hemp Bill Watch. H.R. 1009: Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007 &#183; H.R. 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#183; VT - Vermont Hemp Bill Becomes Law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hempforvictory.us/?p=31&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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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with the Democrats because former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was against legalizing marijuana. Vermont Democrat U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Peter Welch has NOT signed on to H.R. 5843 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/11/23/so-far-not-so-good/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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URGENT! Support HR 5843. Summary of HR 5843 Act to Remove FEDERAL Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House). In California, we Lost: Prop 5 In Massachusetts, we Won: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/11/supersprayer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! Old Today, 08:52 PM. brianc01088 brianc01088 is online now. Learning How To Roll. Learning How To Roll. Join Date: Nov 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/grow-room-design-setup/133207-using-pc-case-cloning.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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It looks like HR 5843 will decriminalize marijuana, finally. Co-sponsored by Ron Paul and Barney Frank, among others. To divagate: these corporations that we seem to be just dying for to force subjectivities upon (within? within. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://phettepwhatwhat.blogspot.com/2008/11/attn-pr-departments-everywhere.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (18616). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12039). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Are-Vaccinations-Causing-Early-Alzheimers-Disease.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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08 Race 2008 Election Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Health Care healthcare Higher Education Hugo Chavez ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/world-issues/enough-is-enough-iraqi-reconstruction-funds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (18618). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12039). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/UK-Potential-Ban-On-Driving-By-Speeding-Twice.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Hopefully, Waxman will move Barney Frank's Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843) through committee with minimal tinkering. Waxman is a bulldog...not to be taken lightly. I hope that his outstanding moral ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/11/waxmans_ascent_could_foreshado.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Decriminalize Marijuana know support bill H.R. 5843 &#183; http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6630507/fulltext.html. Quote:. Originally Posted by BillofRights;. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/166182-patients-license-revoked-dmv.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 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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H.R. 5843: The Personal Use Act. ***(dot)mpp(dot)org/federal-ac tion/***. cannabistherapeutics sagt: 19.November, 2008 um 10:20 am. Although many &#226;&#8364;&#166; Although many studies, especially in Europe, have shown efficacy of medical Cannabis, ...&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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08 Race 2008 Election Alaska Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Darfur Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 healthcare Higher Education Hugo ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/plan-action-increasingly-large&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama In New Audio Message - JustGetThere</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-19:/commentary/3355685</id>
    <updated>2008-11-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JustGetThere </name>
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Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana. (18365). Water, Water Everywhere - But Not a Soul to Think. (12026). Conyers Tells Bush Iran Attack = Impeachment; Ask Your Representative to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Al-Qaida-No.-2-Insults-Obama-In-New-Audio-Message.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jessice Biel to do nude scenes in two upcoming movies (now w/ LINK ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=271219" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-19:/commentary/3749996</id>
    <updated>2008-11-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EXTREMESKINS.com </name>
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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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    <title>The ReRegulation Age: Ending Gun Trafficking | State and Federal ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-18:/commentary/3355687</id>
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      <name>State and Federal Legislation News | StateSurge... </name>
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08 Race 2008 Election Alaska Barack Obama Bill Clinton California Crystal Fontaine Cuba Darfur Democrats Economy Energy Bills federal legislation Financial Crisis find legislation H.R.5843 H.R.7068 Hugo Chavez Illena Ros-Lehtinen ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesurge.com/news/federal/the-reregulation-age-ending-gun-trafficking&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HELP MAKE MARIJUANA LEGAL RIGHT NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://www.outsourcing-info.com/legal-resources/help-make-marijuana-legal-right-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-17:/commentary/3308353</id>
    <updated>2008-11-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Outsourcing Resource </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outsourcing-info.com/legal-resources/help-make-marijuana-legal-right-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Amsterdam CoffeeShop; &#226;&#8364;&#339;Legal&#226;&#8364;* Marijuana in Holland; Youtube1 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.antitrust.asia/legal/amsterdam-coffeeshop-legal-marijuana-in-holland-youtube1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-16:/commentary/3355699</id>
    <updated>2008-11-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Government and Legal </name>
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If everyone works together we will make progress together. MPP also has a channel here on YouTube, one of their most recent videos is titled, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Barney Frank Introduces Marijuana Decriminalization Bill&#226;&#8364;*! H. R. 5843. iFindFun Says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.antitrust.asia/legal/amsterdam-coffeeshop-legal-marijuana-in-holland-youtube1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NYC Diesel vs Sour Diesel - Marijuana Growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/130770-nyc-diesel-vs-sour-diesel.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-14:/commentary/3355686</id>
    <updated>2008-11-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ... House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/130770-nyc-diesel-vs-sour-diesel.html&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>
    <link href="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/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-13:/commentary/3422428</id>
    <updated>2008-11-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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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>Dr. Donald Tashkin Marijuana Lung Cancer Study Pt 1 of 2 | Peoples ...</title>
    <link href="http://peoples-blog.vdhdesigns.com/dr-donald-tashkin-marijuana-lung-cancer-study-pt-1-of-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-13:/commentary/3422438</id>
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      <name>Peoples-Blog: Mesothelioma &amp; Asbestos Cancer </name>
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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. Lemonizm Says: November 13th, 2008 at 4:14 am ...&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>Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use - CNN.com ...</title>
    <link href="http://current.com/items/89152009/legislators_aim_to_snuff_out_penalties_for_pot_use_cnn_com.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-11:/commentary/3422427</id>
    <updated>2008-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Current News US </name>
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Tell them to support HR 5843 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008. Tell them to stop arresting law abiding Adult Americans. Tell them to support personal choice and Freedom. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://current.com/items/89152009/legislators_aim_to_snuff_out_penalties_for_pot_use_cnn_com.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Opium vs. White Berry - Marijuana Growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/129444-opium-vs-white-berry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-10:/commentary/3531528</id>
    <updated>2008-11-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ... House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/129444-opium-vs-white-berry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Well, waddia know...</title>
    <link href="http://atrainwreckinmaxwell.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-waddia-know.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-10:/commentary/3256416</id>
    <updated>2008-11-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>A trainwreck in Maxwell </name>
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My re-elected Dem. Rep is a doper, too. He voted to remove all penalties on adults caught with weed from all penalties. I guess that's why south San keeps re-electing him- since he votes the Dem line 96% of the time. Go vato!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atrainwreckinmaxwell.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-waddia-know.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank Does Soros's Dirty Work with Federal Decrim ...</title>
    <link href="http://larouchepac.com/news/2008/11/08/barney-frank-does-soross-dirty-work-federal-decrim-legislati.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-08:/commentary/3355694</id>
    <updated>2008-11-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest from LaRouchePAC </name>
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As to Barney Frank's assault on the &quot;General Welfare&quot; clause of the Constitution, with his Soros drug plan, the bill, H.R. 5843, that he introduced on April 17, 2008 is known as the &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://larouchepac.com/news/2008/11/08/barney-frank-does-soross-dirty-work-federal-decrim-legislati.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank Does Soros's Dirty Work with Federal Decrim ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.larouchepac.com/news/2008/11/08/barney-frank-does-soross-dirty-work-federal-decrim-legislati.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-08:/commentary/3441673</id>
    <updated>2008-11-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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As to Barney Frank's assault on the &quot;General Welfare&quot; clause of the Constitution, with his Soros drug plan, the bill, H.R. 5843, that he introduced on April 17, 2008 is known as the &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.larouchepac.com/news/2008/11/08/barney-frank-does-soross-dirty-work-federal-decrim-legislati.html&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>
    <link href="http://www.internetinjustice.com/marijuana-laws/rep-barney-frank-ma-marijuana-politics-states-rights" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-08:/commentary/3254756</id>
    <updated>2008-11-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Internet Injustice </name>
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Update - 4.18.2008 - Barney Frank has introduced HR 5843 -&#226;&#8364;*Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;*. http://www.house.gov/frank/marijuana041708.html Please tell your representatives to support ...&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>[News] Response from Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82136" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-08:/commentary/3254757</id>
    <updated>2008-11-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>weedtracker </name>
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NORML and other groups; and the federal decriminalization of marijuana, as proposed by the 1972 presidential commission on marijuana and Rep. Barney Frank's current decrim bill, HR 5843. - D. Gieringer, Director California NORML ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82136&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obamanation? &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/11/08/obamanation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-08:/commentary/3355695</id>
    <updated>2008-11-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Live Free Or Die </name>
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... H.R.5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#183; H.R.6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/11/08/obamanation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Celebrate Good Times!!!</title>
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    <updated>2008-11-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SOHH Over It! </name>
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HR 5843 - Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. HR 7136 - To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sohhoverit.com/2008/11/06/celebrate-good-times/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open Question: why should we not decriminalize marijuana?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-05:/commentary/3243754</id>
    <updated>2008-11-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>how-many-members-of-congress </name>
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Here is why I support HR 5843. All of my immediate family are well-educated, non-violent, happy, and productive members of society. We are otherwise law-abiding citizens who occasionally smoke marijuana is safe settings. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://how-many-members-of-congress.orangechex.com/?p=214&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pot Wins in a Landslide: A Thundering Rejection of America's ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/106141/pot_wins_in_a_landslide:_a_thundering_rejection_of_america's_longest_war/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-05:/commentary/3355700</id>
    <updated>2008-11-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AlterNet.org: Election 2008 </name>
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If not a push for these rights then at least take a look at H.R. 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008. H.R. 5843 would make it legal under federal law for adults to possess up to 100 grams (3.5 ounces) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/106141/pot_wins_in_a_landslide:_a_thundering_rejection_of_america's_longest_war/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stash for Wed, Nov 5, 2008</title>
    <link href="http://stash.norml.org/2008/11/05/stash-for-wed-nov-5-2008/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-05:/commentary/3230263</id>
    <updated>2008-11-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NORML&amp;#39;s Daily Audio Stash </name>
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Will laws fall state after state, or will we see a radical change at the federal level (imagine - President Obama endorsing then signing HR 5843!) Deep breath. Be rational. But be hopeful. Can we legalize marijuana in our lifetime? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stash.norml.org/2008/11/05/stash-for-wed-nov-5-2008/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michigan Passes Prop 1 (Legalizing Med. Weed) - EXTREMESKINS.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=269330" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-03:/commentary/3355691</id>
    <updated>2008-11-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EXTREMESKINS.com </name>
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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>HR 5843 and Rep. Barney Frank Attempt to Legalize Pot | TakePart ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.takepart.com/2008/07/30/hr-5843-and-rep-barney-frank-attempt-to-legalize-pot/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-31:/commentary/3355683</id>
    <updated>2008-10-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TakePart Blog Network &#187; Environment </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank announced a proposal (HR 5843) to stop federal penalties for carrying fewer than almost a quarter-pound of marijuana (100 grams) today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.takepart.com/2008/07/30/hr-5843-and-rep-barney-frank-attempt-to-legalize-pot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lemon skunk from Green house seeds questions - Marijuana Growing</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/124250-lemon-skunk-green-house-seeds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-29:/commentary/3606077</id>
    <updated>2008-10-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ... House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization! Tell Your Representative to Support H.R. 5843! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/seed-strain-reviews/124250-lemon-skunk-green-house-seeds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Coblert Report on Medical Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/164766-coblert-report-medical-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-27:/commentary/3132310</id>
    <updated>2008-10-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (GovTrack.us) Posted by particlebreach | Aug 13, 2008 4:01:04 PM Legalize crack cocaine Posted by | Aug 14, 2008 1:43:47 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/164766-coblert-report-medical-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Political Talk :: RE: Michgigan's 2 to 2.5 billion dollar prison ...</title>
    <link href="http://flinttalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=37603#37603" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-27:/commentary/3132309</id>
    <updated>2008-10-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FlintTalk.com </name>
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HR-5843 was passed in the favor of the Government. Because if the Government was really concerned about drugs. The Government would not allow people to have no kind of weigh (weed) on them, and to legalize weed as a medicine would be a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://flinttalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=37603#37603&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use</title>
    <link href="http://www.nowpublic.com/health/legislators-aim-snuff-out-penalties-pot-use-0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-27:/commentary/3612908</id>
    <updated>2008-10-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com:... </name>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &quot;nonprofit transfer&quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nowpublic.com/health/legislators-aim-snuff-out-penalties-pot-use-0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/general-discussion/6937-h-r-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-24:/commentary/3095129</id>
    <updated>2008-10-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stoner Forums - A Marijuana Friendly Community </name>
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Have any of you heard of this? If not, google it, it's a step forward. I plead, beg you to please read it, and then after to write to your congress person and senator and ask them to support this bill. If we bond together and get ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stonerforums.com/lounge/general-discussion/6937-h-r-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use | WTF URLS</title>
    <link href="http://wtfurls.com/daily/world-news/126/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-19:/commentary/3355684</id>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal&#226;&#8364;&#166;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wtfurls.com/daily/world-news/126/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by Larry (October 19, 2008, 02:47:58)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#45245" rel="alternate"/>
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You may contact your leaders at www.congress.org and ask them to please support this bill...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#45245&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 Some Marijuana Reform By Barney Frank and Ron Paul</title>
    <link href="http://thankyouforpotsmoking.blogspot.com/2008/10/h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform-by.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-17:/commentary/3035659</id>
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To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thankyouforpotsmoking.blogspot.com/2008/10/h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>YouTube - HR 5843 Some Marijuana Reform By Barney Frank and Ron Paul</title>
    <link href="http://caseysdream.blogspot.com/2008/10/youtube-h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
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Once again some in Congress have seen through the tress to see the forest that is our ill conceived drug laws. Congressman Frank is not alone in Congress but most will only offer off the record words of encouragement to pursue passing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caseysdream.blogspot.com/2008/10/youtube-h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 5843?</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/82451-hr-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-16:/commentary/3105637</id>
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Has anyone heard anymore news on HR 5843.. if not its 4/17/2008--Introduced. Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults - Prohibits the imposition of any penalty under an Act of Congress for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/82451-hr-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MD: The benefits of decriminalizing marijuana use in Maryland</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/108638-md-benefits-decriminalizing-marijuana-use-maryland.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-14:/commentary/3020815</id>
    <updated>2008-10-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Known as HR 5843, the bill would remove any federal penalties for recreational use and possession. This would allow states to decide their own laws on cannabis, a big win for state's rights. Although both bills face harsh criticism, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/108638-md-benefits-decriminalizing-marijuana-use-maryland.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Benefits of Decriminalizing Marijuana Use in Maryland</title>
    <link href="http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=4333" rel="alternate"/>
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Known as HR 5843, the bill would remove any federal penalties for recreational use and possession. This would allow states to decide their own laws on cannabis, a big win for state's rights. Although both bills face harsh criticism, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=4333&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization!</title>
    <link href="http://www.potspace.com/forum/marijuana-news/11094-house-representatives-consider-cannabis-decriminalization.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/commentary/3020817</id>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.potspace.com/forum/marijuana-news/11094-house-representatives-consider-cannabis-decriminalization.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by @ anyone against (October 12, 2008, 05:24:30)</title>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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For those of you that are against, please educate yourselfs. The legalization of marijuana will help many sick people. It has been proven to be a more effective and LESS DANGEROUS medicine the legal prescription drugs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#44986&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Re: HR 5843 (For US Citizens)</title>
    <link href="http://wow-aao.net/index.php?topic=1323.msg9542#msg9542" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-11:/commentary/3020816</id>
    <updated>2008-10-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Just saw this post EXO, all I have to say is... HOOAH.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wow-aao.net/index.php?topic=1323.msg9542#msg9542&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>rapides parish sheriff's office new drug detector dog</title>
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related posts; barry cooper: never get busted again; HR 5843 some marijuana reform by barney frank and ron paul; rhode island becomes 11th medical marijuana state; louisiana pot farmers beware; high times top ten marijuana strains for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/10/rapides-parish-sheriffs-office-new-drug.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Are you listening? &#194;&#171; Live Free Or Die</title>
    <link href="http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/are-you-listening/" rel="alternate"/>
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S.3325 The Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 &#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/are-you-listening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Proposal</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32550&amp;amp;goto=newpost" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/commentary/3020818</id>
    <updated>2008-10-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Here check this out - HR 5843 http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=bill:h110-5843 http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/30/frank.marijuana/index.html http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/07/30/sot.frank.marijuana.cnn ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32550&amp;amp;goto=newpost&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Has HR 5843 been abandoned?</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/legalization-decriminalization/108440-has-hr-5843-been-abandoned.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/commentary/2999634</id>
    <updated>2008-10-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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HR 5843, the bill that was proposed by Barney Frank and co sponsored by Ron Paul, that would end federal raids against medical marijuana patients and dispensaries that adhered to states laws. I have not heard anything about this bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/legalization-decriminalization/108440-has-hr-5843-been-abandoned.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank introduces legislation to remove federal penalties on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/politics/117699-frank-introduces-legislation-remove-federal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-07:/commentary/3132316</id>
    <updated>2008-10-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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Congressman Barney Frank today introduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at removing federal restrictions on the individual use of marijuana (HR 5843). One bill would remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/politics/117699-frank-introduces-legislation-remove-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>edit &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Fun Facts about Cannabis</title>
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Support H.R. 5843, An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Recently introduced to the House by Barney Frank and Ron Paul. http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid+11280301&amp;type=c ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calebcopeland.com/blog/?p=464&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Medical Marijuana Grants For Growing</title>
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      <name>Glen </name>
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HR 5843 would not affect laws on growing, importing, exporting marijuana ... have long opposed marijuana legalization, for medical purposes or otherwise. ... California - NORML ... grants implied legal protection to the state's ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/odoetajoqjob/glen/entries/2008/10/07/medical-marijuana-grants-for-growing/3369&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by to free thinker (October 6, 2008, 16:08:26)</title>
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Either you are trying to be funny, an officer of the law who needs a job, or just a complete moron who can not think for yourself. If you respond as to never have used cannibis, then I suggest making an educated decision before ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#44660&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7254 To prohibit government ...</title>
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[1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.7253 Economic Growth and Financial Stabilizati... [1]; H.R.1071 September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief a... [1]; H.R.7254 H.R.7254 [1]. Foreign policy [1] . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h7254/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cris Ericson on HR 5843</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-04:/commentary/2957896</id>
    <updated>2008-10-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LET NOT AMERICA FAIL US! </name>
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http://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/cris-ericson-governor-and-us-congress-2.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whengovfailsus.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!78164F7F29F1E23B!2647.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by Adam Nicholas Ennes (October 4, 2008, 11:43:57)</title>
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Well, after reading all of those comments, I must say, PASS THIS BILL. It IS what the American People want. And what were those first 3 words, WE THE PEOPLE. Here's my Bill. -Everyone can grow Cannabis sp.(must be grown according to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#44566&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by NORML citizen (October 3, 2008, 10:56:56)</title>
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This bill is a wonderful idea. Because things could potentially fall apart if Marijuana is legalized, the best we can do is be rid of the ridiculous laws that criminalize possession of even a small amount. We simply can't afford to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#44492&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7253 Economic Growth and ...</title>
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H.R.7254 H.R.7254 [2]; H.R.1234 H.R.1234 [1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.1071 September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief a... [1]; H.R.6875 Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 20... [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h7253/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>herbalicious: personal account of charles lynch&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s federal cannabis ...</title>
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... 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) and hr 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&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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    <title>fight the good fight</title>
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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 would do six wonderful things: ...&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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    <title>The Cool Blue Blog: What regulation?</title>
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H.R. 5843 in U.S. Congress to Legalize Marijuana for Adults and to make it legal for adults to give each other one ounce or less of marijuana so long as no money is exchanged, &quot;not-for-profit&quot;. Now, WHAT does that have to do with the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coolblue.typepad.com/the_cool_blue_blog/2008/10/what-regulation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help us reform the law! Contact your representative today</title>
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Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul have introduced HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&quot; to the house for a vote. This measure, if passed, would strip the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smokeweed.me/story-127-Help-us-reform-the-law-Contact-your-representative-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank - Surprise Libertarian Streak</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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[17] As of March 2008, he is trying to pass the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843), which would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. [18]. Frank has also been a critic of aspects of the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://simple-trading-system.blogspot.com/2008/09/barney-frank-surprise-libertarian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank was scheduled to be in Maine on Monday speaking at the annual Maine Affordable Housing Conference barney frank hr 5843. Rep barney frank norml. Barney Frank Dives Right In On the Bailout barney frank charles schumer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/suejail11/method11-scandal-news/entries/2008/09/29/barney-frank-barney-frank-gay/2751&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>who is my congressman - My Congressman, My President, My Governor</title>
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I wrote a letter to my congressman Joe Barton of texas about the HR 5843 the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults i would guess 3 months and today i was quite taken off guard when i got ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waplatestnews.blogspot.com/2008/09/who-is-my-congressman-my-congressman-my.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://auditnewsalert.blogspot.com/2008/09/house-of-rep-financial-rescue-plan-goes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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loves talking to reporters, and is always great with a quote, but even he seems to run out of steam after nearly two weeks of intense media scrutiny over the Wall Street bailout bill barney frank hr 5843. Frank sits in high perch as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deenatarget19.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!CB0999C6D2E33334!174.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I wrote a letter to my congressman Joe Barton of texas about the HR 5843 the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults i would guess 3 months and today i was quite taken off guard when i got ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://driverupdatenews.blogspot.com/2008/09/who-is-my-congressman-my-congressman-is.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass barney frank hr 5843.) began the floor debate on the $700 billion Wall Street bailout package by warning his colleagues of the danger of doing nothing, and he exhorted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/tashatime20/birtz20/entries/2008/09/29/barney-frank-barney-frank-fannie-mae/1988&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults &#194;&#183; S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 &#194;&#183; H.R.7110 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h7110/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my350z.com/forum/lounge-off-topic/388763-help-support-h-r-5843-cannabis-decriminalization.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... consider buying it when it becomes legal for my asthma and osteoarthritis relief. I have had no ill efects from using over 25 yrs. It is no worse than alcohol. Matter of fact, in my opinion, it is less harmful. I vote yes on HR 5843....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#44186&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moviesforex.com/2008/09/27/montel-william-slams-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In April, HR 5843 was introduced to the house. It's a bill to eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. If you're unfamiliar with the bill I urge you to read it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pagingdrjenni.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-time-we-embrace-nature.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank said on Wednesday Democrats had reached an agreement on a financial bailout plan, and there would be enough votes to pass it and send it to President George W barney frank hr 5843. Bush to sign into law barney frank charles ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marilynnnas18.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!5420D20AF9EBB0F3!149.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bush to sign into law barney frank hr 5843. Rep Frank Says Details Of Rescue Plan Vague barney frank dodd. (RTTNews) - Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., the lead House negotiator on a proposed agreement to buy up to $700 billion in troubled ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goldiaalerts10.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!D81977A78E92E417!251.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bloomberg's Rich Miller and Alison Fitzgerald discuss the U barney frank hr 5843.S. financial crisis barney frank barney frank marijuana. Sen Frank says Democrats agree on bailout bill barney frank treasury secretary. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/doreenhogg14/brassard14-video/entries/2008/09/25/barney-frank-chris-dodd/1779&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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19 (Bloomberg) -- US House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank talks with Bloomberg's Albert R. Hunt about the US barney frank hr 5843. government's financial-rescue plan. Bloomberg's Rich Miller and Alison Fitzgerald ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/marilouhold13/savage13/entries/2008/09/25/barney-frank-charles-schumer/1789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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19 (Bloomberg) -- US barney frank hr 5843. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank talks with Bloomberg's Albert R barney frank house resolution 5843. Hunt about the U barney frank richard shelby. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://awildarss10.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!F5AF0A63A9523A45!253.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Banking Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has spent the last few days appearing on television telling America how honorable and wonderful Henry Paulson is barney frank hr 5843.. barney frank barney franks. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/mellissahere18/squab-scwab/entries/2008/09/25/barney-frank-chris-dodd/2315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S barney frank hr 5843. government's financial-rescue plan. Bloomberg's Rich Miller and Alison Fitzgerald discuss the US financial crisis. Sen Frank says Democrats agree on bailout bill . Democratic Rep. Barney Frank said on Wednesday ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americafall16.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C0B1B4F2BC979E4!172.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Banking Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has spent the last few days appearing on television telling America how honorable and wonderful Henry Paulson is. barney frank house financial services committee. barney frank hr 5843 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/blancato18/chalutlemaitre18/entries/2008/09/25/barney-frank-chris-dodd/845&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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[17] As of March 2008, he is trying to pass the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843), which would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.[18]. Frank has also been a critic of aspects of the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsviewsblog.com/barney-frank/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Democratic Rep barney frank hr 5843. Barney Frank said on Wednesday Democrats had reached an agreement on a financial bailout plan, and there would be enough votes to pass it and send it to President George W. Bush to sign into law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caroleevideo08.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A9D287B6B07CACFE!272.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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David Sirota: Is Barney Frank Why Lobbyists Are Laughing At Dems? barney frank hr 5843. House Banking Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has spent the last few days appearing on television telling America how honorable and wonderful ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tiffanymore11.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!333E964C4AA1DD15!224.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Frank: $700B bailout a three-part plan barney frank hr 5843. WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- U barney frank cisc.S barney frank norml. lawmakers agreed Thursday the $700 billion Wall Street bailout would be divided into three parts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/stacyman16/gautier16-scandal-news/entries/2008/09/25/barney-frank-dodd/1547&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Have you ever wondered how the press could be &quot;liberal&quot; as the conservatives always claim, but you do not hear of news such as HR 5843 ? Most likely it will never make it out of committee. However, if you contact your local Democratic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thewalrusspeaks.blogspot.com/2008/09/congressional-representative-democrat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I got a letter from Ike Skelton about the HR 5843 and I don't know if he will vote for this in November. Who do I vote for to help the HR 5843 bill or do I vote on it at the elections?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/162934-who-support-marijuana-mo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Disaboom | Seven U.S. Representatives Support Marijuana ...</title>
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Second, the media attending today's press conference on HR 5843 , a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event's narrative, i.e., 'it makes no sense to treat cannabis ...&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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    <title>Seven US Representatives Support Marijuana Legalization Bill</title>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, DC, with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform US drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&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>
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    <title>HR 5843 in US Congress to Make Marijuana Legal</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Indybay newswire </name>
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HR 5843 in US Congress &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&quot; introduced by Barney Frank (D) MA and Ron Paul (R) Texas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/21/18540390.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>10 DRUG COMMANDMENTS!!</title>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/10-drug-commandments/11606609/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 In US Congress Right Now, Please Contact Peter Welch w ...</title>
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Please contact Peter Welch (the Welcher) right now with YOUR opinion on HR 5843 in the US Congress right now! HR 5843 COULD SAVE THE US BUDGET ! ! ! HOW????? BY LEGALIZING AND TAXING MARIJUANA! HR 5843 &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ibrattleboro.com/article.php/20080920004435724&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>America's War on Youth</title>
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Please take a look at this legislation HR 5843 and full text at the Library of Congress http://tinyurl.com/hr5843 Then please consider supporting HR 5843 by contacting your local representatives here http://tinyurl.com/vote5843 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/09/america-war-on-youth.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank resolution trust corp</title>
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May Consider Setting Up Agency to Buy Bad Debt barney frank hr 5843. Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said financial market turmoil is likely to force Congress and the administration to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://georginacrisis08.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!706F6E0FB03D219F!224.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank house financial services committee</title>
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Rep barney frank hr 5843. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) said Wednesday that he had no qualms about seeking the arrests of 15 protesters a day earlier because they refused to conduct their demonstration in a civil manner. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deannaradio04.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!B02710B3381D3D0E!276.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Thompson Opposes Fed MJ Decriminalization</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-18:/commentary/2862638</id>
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Some of you might remember me bringing up HR 5843 a while back. That's the bill, sponsored by Congressman Barney Frank, that would end federal criminal penalties for possession by individuals of small amounts of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humboldtlib.blogspot.com/2008/09/thompson-opposes-fed-mj.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by Just Observing (September 18, 2008, 23:23:52)</title>
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http://theundercoverconservative.wordpress.com check it out, and act....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#43210&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by brianna (September 18, 2008, 04:34:39)</title>
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To improve the economy of country its very necessary step ..If most of criminals are in prison then its only because their crime. -------------- brianna Dui In California...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#43076&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank www.barney.com</title>
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The morning after the Fed moves to bail out insurer AIG, we talk with MA Congressman Barney Frank about what the government should, and shouldn't, do in this economic crisis barney frank hr 5843. Poker Players Bank on Frank . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anniesee15.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!86F59F96AD1273EB!135.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank obama economic advisors</title>
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Office version Barney Services page barney frank hr 5843. by grey 3, have 2007 Financial filed Nightly Stearns D-Calif barney frank barney frank marijuana., DC enormous The House The introduced barney frank house resolution 5843. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elenorto13.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!8BB7471A2390A30D!155.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank house financial services committee</title>
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WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- U barney frank hr 5843.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., said Wednesday he would hold a Sept. 24 hearing to look at the need for a longer-term federal response to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maybellnew09.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FE559839E0C5E4B7!214.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Video: GREAT MARIJUANA MOVIE! [Politics Videos on YouTube]</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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... ABC entertainment news short film HR 5843 5842 trailer video game stand-up spoof series sketch blog parody pranks improv blooper animation humanities health social science advertising commercials web performing arts advice community ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strmz.com/Channel2113?link=http://youtube.com%2F%3Fv%3DCqGYzYqMb2E&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MARIJUANA-RELATED HOUSE BILLS 2008</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Sponsered by Barney Frank, 7 co-sponsors-- To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/162406-marijuana-related-house-bills-2008-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by smokey (September 15, 2008, 04:37:57)</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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It's time. There is no need to wait any longer. The people need speak out! DONT BE AFRAID!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#42380&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Metal; Marijuana</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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... constraints on personal freedom, I'd recommend sending a letter to your congressional representative urging him or her to vote Yes on HR 5843 (&quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&quot;. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wearedna.livejournal.com/91548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cannabis in the News - Presidential Candidates edition</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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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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    <title>It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Time to Decriminalize Marijuana</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Introduced as HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* the bill will essentially decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. CNN reported that the response for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tainastaboos.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/its-time-to-decriminalize-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Author: HOSSER10580 Keywords: RON PAUL tv FOX MSM CBS NBC WB ABC entertainment news short film HR 5843 5842 trailer video game stand-up spoof series sketch blog parody pranks improv blooper animation humanities health social science ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strmz.com/Channel2113?link=http://youtube.com%2F%3Fv%3Dl1TAUrtBA18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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[1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.7253 Economic Growth and Financial Stabilizati... [1]; H.R.1071 September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief a. ... Was this article useful? Yes or No ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6875/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>America: Looking for a Commander and Chief of Peace!</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congressperson about &quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&quot;- HR 5843. The real visionaries, who laid down our laws, those who defined what an American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://cannabis.community.forums.ozstoners.com/index.php?showtopic=20453&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>URGENT!: Support Bill H.R. 5843!! Legalize Personal Use of ...</title>
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Shoutwire is the latest community based internet news website. It allows the community rather than a news editor to submit and review news content on the site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shoutwire.com/comments/153806/URGENT_Support_Bill_H_R_5843_Legalize_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana May Become Legal</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House, marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &#226;&#8364;&#339;nonprofit transfer&#226;&#8364;* of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hercai228.friendlinkup.com/2008/09/10/marijuana-may-become-legal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Looking for a Commander and Chief of Peace!</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congressperson about &quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&quot;- HR 5843. The real visionaries, who laid down our laws, those who defined what an American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressiveu.org/124918-looking-commander-and-chief-peace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comment by Chris (September 9, 2008, 07:05:00)</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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at John and others who are under the impression that cannabis is just now america's #1 cash crop: learn some history! Cannabis has been grown in the Americas as a main crop since before the Declaration was written. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41749&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pot Versus The &#226;&#8364;&#732;Superbug&#226;&#8364;&#8482;</title>
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    <updated>2008-09-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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What is needed are well crafted amendments to HR 5843 to bring those reluctant to support this bill on board. One such example is Industrial Hemp, the non-stoney kind. Industrial hemp has many uses, from rope to bio fuel, from cosmetics ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/medicinal-cannabis-health/161991-pot-versus-superbug.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Times Square Gossip: MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEMAND AN END TO ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/3625119</id>
    <updated>2008-09-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lacy Clay (D-MO), urged lawmakers to support HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, which would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2008/07/members-of-congress-demand-end-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TOGETHER WE CAN RELEGALIZE HEMP aka &#226;&#8364;&#339;MARIJUANA&#226;&#8364;*!!!</title>
    <link href="http://www.advideos.clickwing.com/2008/09/08/together-we-can-relegalize-hemp-aka-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2835715</id>
    <updated>2008-09-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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NORML is entertained to inform that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove agent Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Daffo Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.advideos.clickwing.com/2008/09/08/together-we-can-relegalize-hemp-aka-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Like The War On Some Drugs? Thank Dems&#226;&#8364;&#8482; VP Pick Senator Joe Biden!</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/161977-like-war-some-drugs-thank-dems-vp-pick-senator-joe-biden.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2810347</id>
    <updated>2008-09-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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I mean on the off chance HR 5843 makes it to the POTUS desk, who is more likely to sign? Obama or McCain? And yet a NORML director actively works to drive votes from the ticket based on the second seat. Its like you guys don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t even WANT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/161977-like-war-some-drugs-thank-dems-vp-pick-senator-joe-biden.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tonight On The Mike Malloy Show</title>
    <link href="http://alastdancexx.freechipz.com/2008/09/07/tonight-on-the-mike-malloy-show.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/2952341</id>
    <updated>2008-09-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>alastdancexx&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s legislation is titled HR 5843. It is not a cure on behalf of the reefer madness that is now rampant in our criminal justice system. But, it may be a start in an effort to stop the right-wing religious freaks as well as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alastdancexx.freechipz.com/2008/09/07/tonight-on-the-mike-malloy-show.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>what is hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://hr5843.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-is-hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-05:/commentary/3105638</id>
    <updated>2008-09-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Barney Frank&amp;#39;s HR5843 </name>
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well, hr 5843 is a bill that has been recently referred to the subcommittee on crime, terrorism, and homeland security (introduced 4/17/2008). it reads:. act to remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr5843.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-is-hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I'm in High Society now!</title>
    <link href="http://www.planetganja.com/highsociety/showthread.php?t=86703" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-04:/commentary/2791740</id>
    <updated>2008-09-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PlanetGanja.com </name>
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Responsible Adults Act&quot;- HR 5843. http://www.mpp.org/legislation/ We are punishing people because servants of tyranny ignore science in naming their choice unwise when in fact it is a scientifically proven safer, wiser ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planetganja.com/highsociety/showthread.php?t=86703&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA: Congress and the Media Should be Dubious of Office of Nat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;l ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/106516-usa-congress-media-should-dubious-office-nat-l-drug-control-policy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-04:/commentary/2785283</id>
    <updated>2008-09-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Marijuana.com - The Drug War Headline News </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;A few weeks ago, Congressman Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced HR 5843, an ill-considered piece of legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana, a topic more often heard in college dorms at 2 o&#226;&#8364;&#8482;clock in the morning than in the hallowed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/106516-usa-congress-media-should-dubious-office-nat-l-drug-control-policy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Comment by VA (September 4, 2008, 14:24:14)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41605" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-04:/commentary/2786257</id>
    <updated>2008-09-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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how about personal growth...?? AS long as 100 grams or less are produced??...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41605&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA: Congress and the Media Should be Dubious of Office of Nat&#226;&#8364;&#8482;l ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/showthread.php?t=106516" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-04:/commentary/2791623</id>
    <updated>2008-09-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;A few weeks ago, Congressman Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced HR 5843, an ill-considered piece of legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana, a topic more often heard in college dorms at 2 o&#226;&#8364;&#8482;clock in the morning than in the hallowed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/showthread.php?t=106516&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Decriminalization Bill Introduced - ACT NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;160420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-03:/commentary/2779125</id>
    <updated>2008-09-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>temblors&amp;#39;s Bulletins </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;160420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MONTEL WILLIAM SLAMS CONGRESS!!</title>
    <link href="http://patism66.blogspot.com/2008/09/montel-william-slams-congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-03:/commentary/2780624</id>
    <updated>2008-09-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miscellaneous Concepts </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patism66.blogspot.com/2008/09/montel-william-slams-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A disappointing response from my house representative</title>
    <link href="http://www.greenpassion.org/f36/disappointing-response-my-house-representative-6827/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-03:/commentary/2783236</id>
    <updated>2008-09-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dedicated to Cannabis Education, Recreational.... </name>
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Well, a little while back I contacted my Rep of Congress about HR 5843. http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3443 Well, the 3rd pharagraph of the response was: &quot;The legalization of drugs in this country, paticularly for medicinal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenpassion.org/f36/disappointing-response-my-house-representative-6827/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Comment by miller (September 2, 2008, 01:45:14)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41539" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-02:/commentary/2768281</id>
    <updated>2008-09-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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I think this is a great bill. Marijuana should be legal and taxed. America has a lot to gain, mainly it would help free our judicial system of this waste of time and make room for the real criminals. Child molesters and rapist are let ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41539&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Comment by An Educated Cannabis User (September 1, 2008, 02:03:51)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41517" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-01:/commentary/2763670</id>
    <updated>2008-09-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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&quot;Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41517&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Frank Introduces Bill in Congress to Remove Punishment for ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2798487</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>X Cannabis </name>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &#226;&#8364;&#339;nonprofit transfer&#226;&#8364;* of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://xcannabis.com/?p=18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6694 FHA Seller-Financed ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6694/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/3865741</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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H.R.6694 FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform and Risk-Based Pricing Authorization Act of 2008 &#194;&#183; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6694/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HELP A MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSER FROM THE FEDS</title>
    <link href="http://tribes.tribe.net/politicaljunkies/thread/f1fece8c-c412-4132-afc8-08ddd5ea21cd#4e8ddf27-10fc-4714-a3a7-9d761e531cf2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2835716</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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... 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) and HR 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tribes.tribe.net/politicaljunkies/thread/f1fece8c-c412-4132-afc8-08ddd5ea21cd#4e8ddf27-10fc-4714-a3a7-9d761e531cf2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6690 Sound Dollar and Economic ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6690/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/3635387</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : House Financial Services... </name>
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H.J.Res.23 H.J.Res.23 [1]; H.R.4683 Free Competition in Currency Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the P... [1]; H.R.6867 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act o... [1]; H.R.5427 Tax-Free Gold Act of 2008 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6690/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NORML To The Drug Czar&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Office: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Now Do We Have Your Attention ...</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/161428-norml-drug-czar-s-office-now-do-we-have-your-attention-hr-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2760247</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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... &#226;&#8364;&#339;How to Hold Your Own in a Drug Legalization Debate,&#226;&#8364;* that recommended that prohibition advocates decline invitations to publicly debate drug policy issues. My how times have changed! original link here: NORML Blog &#194;&#187; HR 5843.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/161428-norml-drug-czar-s-office-now-do-we-have-your-attention-hr-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Comment by Donald B Parsons (August 31, 2008, 10:00:30)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41502" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2760296</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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Hey Mick , your points are way TOO DEEP. You seem to get a little OFF track after the first comment, the second went way political and last but not least the third was WAY Geo-Political.You seem very intellectual but please use some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41502&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PLEASE HELP A MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSER FROM THE FEDS</title>
    <link href="http://bm.tribe.net/thread/4819b6a0-d51b-456b-a3c8-d35b6498d7e6#80863a01-68e2-49e0-87ab-49a3a676abe3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-31:/commentary/2761267</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tribe.net: Burning Man </name>
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... 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) and HR 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bm.tribe.net/thread/4819b6a0-d51b-456b-a3c8-d35b6498d7e6#80863a01-68e2-49e0-87ab-49a3a676abe3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <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,2008-08-31:/commentary/2761266</id>
    <updated>2008-08-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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NOTHING will change until Congress is hit over the head with overwhelming public displays of support for ALLOWING marijuana issues to be left to the states.(Federalism) Show your support by writing your congressional legislators and all ...&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>What was I going to say again?</title>
    <link href="http://www.christiandiscussionforums.org/v/showthread.php?t=128439" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-30:/commentary/2759224</id>
    <updated>2008-08-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CARM.ORG - Christian Discussion Forums </name>
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[SIZE=2]NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christiandiscussionforums.org/v/showthread.php?t=128439&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Activist Alert</title>
    <link href="http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/118037-activist-alert.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-30:/commentary/2757670</id>
    <updated>2008-08-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Garden&amp;#39;s Cure </name>
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Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congressperson about &quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&quot;- HR 5843. We are punishing people because servants of tyranny ignore science in naming their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/118037-activist-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Comment by mick (August 29, 2008, 19:11:55)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41479" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-29:/commentary/2754097</id>
    <updated>2008-08-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
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&quot;conveys a truth about US politics every bit as telling as its application to ancient Rome. It is no acciden that the Founding Fathers of the US Republi looked Roman models for inspiration in making the Federalist case, adopting Roman ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41479&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How you can help Charles C Lynch</title>
    <link href="http://anareneejones.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-wanted-to-thank-you-for-showing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-29:/commentary/2910552</id>
    <updated>2008-08-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Modern Maven </name>
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... 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) and HR 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anareneejones.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-wanted-to-thank-you-for-showing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THIS VIDEO IS FOR THE IDIOTS</title>
    <link href="http://sharethetruth.tv/newsblog/index.php?blog=2&amp;amp;title=this_video_is_for_the_idiots&amp;amp;more=1&amp;amp;c=1&amp;amp;tb=1&amp;amp;pb=1" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-08-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>sharethetruth.TV Alternative news blog </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sharethetruth.tv/newsblog/index.php?blog=2&amp;amp;title=this_video_is_for_the_idiots&amp;amp;more=1&amp;amp;c=1&amp;amp;tb=1&amp;amp;pb=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Charles Lynch DAILY ACTION plan</title>
    <link href="http://anareneejones.blogspot.com/2008/08/charles-lynch-daily-action-plan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-29:/commentary/2765309</id>
    <updated>2008-08-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Modern Maven </name>
    </author>
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(name of rep) cosponsor HR 5843, the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. And to support John Conyers Letter, dated April 29, to the DEA. And to inform you that Charles Lynch, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anareneejones.blogspot.com/2008/08/charles-lynch-daily-action-plan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why is Pot Illegal?</title>
    <link href="http://www.mull.pl/2008/08/28/why-is-pot-illegal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-28:/commentary/2773979</id>
    <updated>2008-08-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Teen&amp;#39;s World </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve got a new post up on The Hill&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Congress blog which responds to HR 5843, an ill-considered piece of Federal legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana. Check it out and leave comments!&#226;&#8364;&#166;(read more). Post from: Mull ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mull.pl/2008/08/28/why-is-pot-illegal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comment by ryan (August 28, 2008, 00:58:46)</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41342" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-27:/commentary/2750157</id>
    <updated>2008-08-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for HR 5843,... </name>
    </author>
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i don't see why they don't just let people have as much as they want. 100 grams? 'cmon. but, that's better than nothing. i guess beggars can't be choosers....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5843.html#41342&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>11000000 PEOPLE ARRESTED!</title>
    <link href="http://utube.smashits.com/video/wkV4hocFNN0/11-000-000-people-arrested-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-27:/commentary/2773980</id>
    <updated>2008-08-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Videos Recently Watched </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://utube.smashits.com/video/wkV4hocFNN0/11-000-000-people-arrested-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843, Food for Thought</title>
    <link href="http://busgreg.blogspot.com/2008/08/110th-congress-2d-session-h.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-26:/commentary/2757671</id>
    <updated>2008-08-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legalize It Now!!! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
What is needed are well crafted amendments to HR 5843 to bring those reluctant to support this bill on board. One such example is Industrial Hemp, the non-stoney kind. Industrial hemp has many uses, from rope to bio fuel, from cosmetics ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://busgreg.blogspot.com/2008/08/110th-congress-2d-session-h.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,2008-08-26:/commentary/2734229</id>
    <updated>2008-08-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Real Savoy </name>
    </author>
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... 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) and HR 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Charles Lynch 2 - a reader responds</title>
    <link href="http://www.lovesystems.com/blog/?p=1456" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2784480</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Love Systems Instructors&amp;#39; Blog </name>
    </author>
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... 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) and HR 5843 (personal cannabis use bill). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lovesystems.com/blog/?p=1456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Liberals Like Their Pot</title>
    <link href="http://copthetruth.typepad.com/cop_the_truth/2008/08/liberals-like-their-pot.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2725160</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cop The Truth </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recently, Dems Barney Frank and Barbara Lee proposed HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, a bill that would make it legal to possess as much as a quarter pound of marijuana.It's for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://copthetruth.typepad.com/cop_the_truth/2008/08/liberals-like-their-pot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Deprioritization / Decriminalization</title>
    <link href="http://voices.idahostatesman.com/forums/general_news/2008/08/25/marijuana_deprioritization_decriminalization" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-25:/commentary/2734235</id>
    <updated>2008-08-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Voices.IdahoStatesman.com - General news </name>
    </author>
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&quot;Currently before the 110th Congress of the United States is HR 5843 - Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. Would you please share with the public whether you intend to support this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.idahostatesman.com/forums/general_news/2008/08/25/marijuana_deprioritization_decriminalization&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Liberals Like Their Pot</title>
    <link href="http://www.copthetruth.com/cop_the_truth/2008/08/liberals-like-their-pot.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-24:/commentary/2773978</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cop The Truth </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recently, Dems Barney Frank and Barbara Lee proposed HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, a bill that would make it legal to possess as much as a quarter pound of marijuana.It's for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.copthetruth.com/cop_the_truth/2008/08/liberals-like-their-pot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>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,2008-08-24:/commentary/3105643</id>
    <updated>2008-08-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Healthcare 101 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, DC, with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform US drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&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>Anything new with HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/general/263158-anything-new-hr-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-23:/commentary/2711981</id>
    <updated>2008-08-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
    </author>
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Frank/Paul&amp;#39;s proposed bill to decrim up to 100g is anybody following it... last I heard Massachusetts voted 72 % in favor of it but i can&amp;#39;t find anything on it info on hr 5843 and/or Massachusetts finalizing?? :wave:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/general/263158-anything-new-hr-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hr 5842 &amp;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,2008-08-22:/commentary/2709808</id>
    <updated>2008-08-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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Forum: Legalization Of Marijuana Posted By: UniversitySmoker06 Post Time: 08-22-2008 at 08:39 AM.&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hr 5842 &amp;amp; hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/politics/101771-h-r-5842-h-r.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-22:/commentary/2705251</id>
    <updated>2008-08-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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Forum: Politics Posted By: UniversitySmoker06 Post Time: 08-22-2008 at 08:32 AM.&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lack of regulation leads to alleged cannabis dispute in Fox Valley</title>
    <link href="http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000332.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2704115</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madison NORML </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Unfortunately, Nixon rejected the findings and Congress abandoned attempts at decriminalization in the late 1970&amp;#39;s, only to finally revisit the issue again this year with the introduction of HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.madisonnorml.org/blog/archives/000332.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Re: STOP SMOKING POT, OR YOU'LL DIE.. OF OLD AGE</title>
    <link href="http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;159158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2768282</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>temblors&amp;#39;s Bulletins </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;159158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>America&amp;#39;s Never-Ending Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://www.akdope.org/2008/08/americas-never-ending-prohibition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2700342</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AKdope.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the US prison population balloon into the world&amp;#39;s largest, and diverted the resources of American law enforcement. What it has not done is keep Americans from using marijuana.&amp;quot; It mentions US HR 5843, which we covered a while back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akdope.org/2008/08/americas-never-ending-prohibition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PEOPLE DON&#226;&#8364;&#8482;T KILL, MARIJUANA DOES!</title>
    <link href="http://videoautomoto.free.fr/index.php/people-dont-kill-marijuana-does/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2702056</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Videos Auto Moto </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&amp;quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videoautomoto.free.fr/index.php/people-dont-kill-marijuana-does/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PEOPLE DON&#226;&#8364;&#8482;T KILL, MARIJUANA DOES!</title>
    <link href="http://www.watchthecandidates.com/?p=225" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-21:/commentary/2765310</id>
    <updated>2008-08-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>watch the candidates </name>
    </author>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watchthecandidates.com/?p=225&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives Decriminalizing Cannabis?</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/arts_culture/House_of_Representatives_Decriminalizing_Cannabis" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2694119</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&amp;quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. Specifically, the bill would eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/arts_culture/House_of_Representatives_Decriminalizing_Cannabis&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Why should marijuana remain illegal?</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/legalization-decriminalization/105426-why-should-marijuana-remain-illegal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2695471</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com - Legalization/Decriminalization </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Once I finish (if I finish) I plan on posting the &amp;quot;report&amp;quot; on the forums so you all can use the compiled info to help others understand why MJ should be decriminalized and hopefully they will in-turn support the HR-5843 bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/legalization-decriminalization/105426-why-should-marijuana-remain-illegal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives Decriminalizing Cannabis?</title>
    <link href="http://www.phillysyn.com/122/house-of-representatives-decriminalizing-cannabis/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2798488</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>phillysyn.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, an &quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. Specifically, the bill would eliminate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillysyn.com/122/house-of-representatives-decriminalizing-cannabis/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GBR: Marijuana - Liberty Flowering, Restoring Our Roots!</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/105399-gbr-marijuana-liberty-flowering-restoring-our-roots.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2690304</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congressperson about &amp;quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&amp;quot;- HR 5843. No Walls, No Fences, No Tyranny, No Propaganda, No Secrets, No Fear! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/105399-gbr-marijuana-liberty-flowering-restoring-our-roots.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are small pot busts taking cops away from &amp;quot;important&amp;quot; work?</title>
    <link href="http://www.policelink.com/news/46458-are-small-pot-busts-taking-cops-away-from-important-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-19:/commentary/2692225</id>
    <updated>2008-08-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PoliceLink </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
New federal legislation, dubbed &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* and known to political wonks simply as &#226;&#8364;&#732;HR 5843,&#226;&#8364;&#8482; was proposed in the US House of Representatives on April 17th .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.policelink.com/news/46458-are-small-pot-busts-taking-cops-away-from-important-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <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,2008-08-18:/commentary/3617820</id>
    <updated>2008-08-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Frank and Sen. Paul introduce HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://sdnorml.blogspot.com/2008/08/rep-frank-and-sen-paul-introduce-hr_16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/2757672</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Dakota NORML </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recently Massachusettes Representative Barney Frank and Texas Senator and Presidential candidate Ron Paul introduced HR 5843. A bill to decriminalize use, possession, or transfer of up to 100 grams of Marijuana at the federal level. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sdnorml.blogspot.com/2008/08/rep-frank-and-sen-paul-introduce-hr_16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <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,2008-08-16:/commentary/2804932</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>marijuananews.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Second, the media attending today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s narrative, ie, &#226;&#8364;&#732;it makes no sense to treat cannabis ...&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Hill is NORML&#226;&#8364;&#166;</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuananews.com/blog/norml-news/the-hill-is-norml%E2%80%A6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/2835717</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>marijuananews.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Editors at The Hill asked me to write a blog post regarding the recently introduced cannabis decriminalization bill in Congress, HR 5843. My blog post is squished in between Rep. Duncan Hunter&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s and Sen. Kenneth Salazar&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s posts. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuananews.com/blog/norml-news/the-hill-is-norml%E2%80%A6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events in the law, Brought to ...</title>
    <link href="http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/07/are-small-pot-busts-taking-cops-away.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-16:/commentary/3698110</id>
    <updated>2008-08-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events... </name>
    </author>
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The debate on federal decriminalization of marijuana use has been a heated one for more than 30 years, and as HR 5843 moves through the legislative sausage-maker, voices from both opposing camps will again rise up. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/07/are-small-pot-busts-taking-cops-away.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events in the law, Brought to ...</title>
    <link href="http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-us-reps-support-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-15:/commentary/3540534</id>
    <updated>2008-08-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events... </name>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, D.C., with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform U.S. drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help us reform the law! Contact your representative today</title>
    <link href="http://cannabisreform.com/post-43-Help-us-reform-the-law-Contact-your-representative-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-15:/commentary/2672171</id>
    <updated>2008-08-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis Reform Blog </name>
    </author>
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Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul have introduced HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot; to the house for a vote. This measure, if passed, would strip the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cannabisreform.com/post-43-Help-us-reform-the-law-Contact-your-representative-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 Interview on CNN</title>
    <link href="http://rebelheart.squarespace.com/blog/2008/8/14/hr-5843-interview-on-cnn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-14:/commentary/2668652</id>
    <updated>2008-08-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eric&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
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I previously blogged about HR 5843, and today sent a postal letter to my member of Congress asking her to support the bill. I would highly encourage you to contact your elected officials and support this bill as well. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rebelheart.squarespace.com/blog/2008/8/14/hr-5843-interview-on-cnn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Ignores the Facts</title>
    <link href="http://druganddrop.com/story.php?title=Marijuana_Decriminalization_Bill_Ignores_the_Facts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-13:/commentary/2680150</id>
    <updated>2008-08-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>druganddrop.com / Published News </name>
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blog.thehill.com - A few weeks ago, Congressman Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced HR 5843, an ill-considered piece of legislation aimed at legal 6 Vote(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://druganddrop.com/story.php?title=Marijuana_Decriminalization_Bill_Ignores_the_Facts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>gilbert arenas pool</title>
    <link href="http://clipinclipon.com/2008/08/13/gilbert-arenas-pool/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-13:/commentary/2801890</id>
    <updated>2008-08-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CLIP IN CLIP ON </name>
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bobby rush kucinich.us new sidekick clocky jami gertz hr 5843 visa earnings &#226;&#8364;&#166; stand up to cancer gilbert arenas pool mel karmazin chez starbuck national &#226;&#8364;&#166; http://firstspremium.com/hot/osu-vs-lsu. Catching Up With Old Friends ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clipinclipon.com/2008/08/13/gilbert-arenas-pool/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://420.com/headlines/single/205?utm_source=rss_home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/2659168</id>
    <updated>2008-08-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 - </name>
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The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 is a bill in the United States House of Representatives introduced by Barney Frank (D-MA) on April 18, 2008 as HR 5843. Its passage would eliminate federal criminal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420.com/headlines/single/205?utm_source=rss_home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Hill Blog - Congress Must Reject Marijuana Decriminalization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://stash.norml.org/2008/08/12/the-hill-blog-congress-must-reject-marijuana-decriminalization-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/2657459</id>
    <updated>2008-08-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NORML&amp;#39;s Daily Audio Stash </name>
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recently introduced HR 5843, &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Act to Remove Most Federal Penalties for Possession of Marijuana For Personal Use&#226;&#8364;* in Congress. Should this bill come to the floor for a vote, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) urges ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stash.norml.org/2008/08/12/the-hill-blog-congress-must-reject-marijuana-decriminalization-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Ignores the Facts</title>
    <link href="http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/12/marijuana-decriminalization-bill-ignores-the-facts/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-12:/commentary/2659167</id>
    <updated>2008-08-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill Blog </name>
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A few weeks ago, Congressman Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced HR 5843, an ill-considered piece of legislation aimed at legalizing marijuana, a topic more often heard in college dorms at 2 o&#226;&#8364;&#8482;clock in the morning than in the hallowed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/12/marijuana-decriminalization-bill-ignores-the-facts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Weed Out Violence, Racism &amp;amp; Tyranny</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/79500-weed-out-violence-racism-tyranny.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2653281</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congress person about &amp;quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&amp;quot;- HR 5843. Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/79500-weed-out-violence-racism-tyranny.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843. Marijuana Legalization. (2 mins of your time)</title>
    <link href="http://niketalk.yuku.com/topic/100628" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2656405</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>General </name>
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Copied and pasted from the facebook group. It just takes a second of your time to contact your local congressman and let him know where the citizens of his area stand on this issue. Thanks NT! This measure, if passed, would strip the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://niketalk.yuku.com/topic/100628&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Weed Out Violence, Racism &amp;amp; Tyranny</title>
    <link href="http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=3878" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2656092</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Girls </name>
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    <content type="html">
Visit Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page to write your Congress person about &amp;quot;The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act&amp;quot;- HR 5843. Write your Congress person from Marijuana Policy Projects Legislation page about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=3878&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Must Reject Marijuana Decriminalization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/11/congress-must-reject-marijuana-decriminalization-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2653280</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill Blog </name>
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    <content type="html">
recently introduced HR 5843, &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Act to Remove Most Federal Penalties for Possession of Marijuana For Personal Use&#226;&#8364;* in Congress. Should this bill come to the floor for a vote, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) urges ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/11/congress-must-reject-marijuana-decriminalization-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Congressional Response</title>
    <link href="http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2008/08/congressional-response.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-11:/commentary/2652551</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maeflowers the blog </name>
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It was actually in response to a petition I had signed asking for my local representative to support Barney Frank&amp;#39;s Personal Use of Marijuana Act HR 5843. This is actually a bill that will allow those who use medical marijuana to no ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2008/08/congressional-response.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <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,2008-08-11:/commentary/3105639</id>
    <updated>2008-08-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thoughts, feelings and ruminations... </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 penalties for the possession or ...&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,2008-08-10:/commentary/3625118</id>
    <updated>2008-08-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Tom's HipHappy Times </name>
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Everyone should write their congressman and urge them to support HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults. Putting this together with an Obama presidency could mean that next year&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...&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>HR 5843: support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams</title>
    <link href="http://timsthoughtsviewsandideasonmodernlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/hr-5843-support-marijuana-smokers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-09:/commentary/2765308</id>
    <updated>2008-08-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tim&amp;#39;s Thoughts, Views and Ideas on Modern Life </name>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &quot;nonprofit transfer&quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timsthoughtsviewsandideasonmodernlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/hr-5843-support-marijuana-smokers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Weekly Trashing: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill on the House Floor!</title>
    <link href="http://avanttrash.com/2008/08/09/weekly-trashing-marijuana-decriminalization-bill-on-the-house-floor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-09:/commentary/2651810</id>
    <updated>2008-08-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AvantTrash </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) and 6 other Reps have recently introduced HR 5843 known as the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults which would make it federally legal (as opposed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avanttrash.com/2008/08/09/weekly-trashing-marijuana-decriminalization-bill-on-the-house-floor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Write to Your Representatives in Support of HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://mariahkazethewindisliketheaironlypushier.posterous.com/write-to-your-representatives" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-09:/commentary/2723302</id>
    <updated>2008-08-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mariahkaze&amp;#39;sposterous </name>
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... the door and close your minds to the reality of what your voters recognize: it&amp;#39;s time to legalize marijuana. If you&amp;#39;re re-elected how will you vote on HR 5843? Hint: your re-election may depend upon your response to that question. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mariahkazethewindisliketheaironlypushier.posterous.com/write-to-your-representatives&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mayor wants federal probe after SWAT raids house, kills dogs</title>
    <link href="http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/08/mayor-wants-federal-probe-after-swat.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-09:/commentary/2648173</id>
    <updated>2008-08-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp Facts </name>
    </author>
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Get familiar with HR 5843 (House Summary | Wikipedia). Write to your local representative DEMANDING support for HR 5843. Why not write right now? We CAN be the change we seek in the world, but WILL we have the courage of conviction to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/08/mayor-wants-federal-probe-after-swat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Even if you can&amp;#39;t vote, write your congressman.</title>
    <link href="http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?t=77920" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-08:/commentary/2651351</id>
    <updated>2008-08-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Clock Crew </name>
    </author>
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Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 5843, the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. I appreciate hearing your views on this topic. As you may know, HR 5843 would eliminate federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?t=77920&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House focusing on wrong issues</title>
    <link href="http://reporternews.com/news/2008/aug/08/house-focusing-on-wrong-issues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2649365</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Abilene Reporter-News Stories </name>
    </author>
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Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts, has introduced HR 5843, which calls for the elimination of most penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use and for other purposes. I cannot believe that the Democratic-controlled ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reporternews.com/news/2008/aug/08/house-focusing-on-wrong-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OMFG!!! Sticky icky goodness!</title>
    <link href="http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=111675" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2679217</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>600RR.net </name>
    </author>
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Second, the media attending today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s narrative, ie, &#226;&#8364;&#732;it makes no sense to treat cannabis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=111675&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana: It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Time for a Conversation</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2008/08/07/marijuana-its-time-for-a-conversation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2757674</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The washingtonwatch.com Blog </name>
    </author>
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A top bill on WashingtonWatch.com this week is HR 5843, which would &#226;&#8364;&#339;remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by responsible adults.&#226;&#8364;* It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s gotten hundreds of comments over the last few months. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2008/08/07/marijuana-its-time-for-a-conversation/&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://nevadathunder.com/?p=5744" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2619045</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Thunder </name>
    </author>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, DC, with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform US drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nevadathunder.com/?p=5744&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Decrimnalization Bill Saves Federal Tax Dollars (Rep ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/07/marijuana-decrimnalization-bill-saves-federal-tax-dollars-rep-lacy-clay/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2619092</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill Blog </name>
    </author>
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I am very pleased to offer my support as a cosponsor of HR 5843, authored by my good friend and colleague, Chairman Barney Frank. While I certainly don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t approve of drug use, we need to stop wasting federal tax dollars to punish ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.thehill.com/2008/08/07/marijuana-decrimnalization-bill-saves-federal-tax-dollars-rep-lacy-clay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>420 Your Friends to Support Federal Decrim</title>
    <link href="http://420.com/headlines/single/91?utm_source=rss_home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-07:/commentary/2798489</id>
    <updated>2008-08-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact four of your friends, persuade them to contact Congress and indicate their support for HR 5843, and then have each of them contact four of their friends and get them to do the same.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420.com/headlines/single/91?utm_source=rss_home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Proposes Legalizing Marijuana (Washington, DC) Flanked ...</title>
    <link href="http://interested-participant.blogspot.com/2008/08/congressman-proposes-legalizing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2615100</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Interested-Participant </name>
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Barney Frank (D-Mass.) announced his proposed legislation for legalizing marijuana.HR5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would exempt possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://interested-participant.blogspot.com/2008/08/congressman-proposes-legalizing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843, Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of ...</title>
    <link href="http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/08/hr-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2619046</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420attorney on Marijuana and recent events... </name>
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HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2008 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself and Mr. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420attorney.blogspot.com/2008/08/hr-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties.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://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72441" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-06:/commentary/2617355</id>
    <updated>2008-08-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), sponsor of HR 5843, held a press conference July 30, 2008, in Washington, DC, with fellow lawmakers and advocates from organizations working to reform US drug laws, in order to speak on the legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weedtracker.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72441&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Seeks to Decriminalize Pot at Federal Level</title>
    <link href="http://www.health-article.org/congressman-seeks-decriminalize-pot-federal-level" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/2614695</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T20:36:19Z</updated>
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Congressman Seeks to Decriminalize Pot at Federal Level Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 20:36.     Click here to read the full story  ( ...  for personal possession of small amounts of marijuana.  &#160;  &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.health-article.org/congressman-seeks-decriminalize-pot-federal-level&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressmen and economists and travel writers? Oh my!</title>
    <link href="http://blog.mpp.org/?p=92" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/2612692</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MPP Blog </name>
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Barney Frank and Rob Kampia discussing HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana By Responsible Adults Act,&#226;&#8364;* a couple of videos featuring an exclusive interview with Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, and a video of our chat ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mpp.org/?p=92&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,2008-08-05:/commentary/2611588</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Personal Use of Marijuana By Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843) would remove federal penalties for possessing up to 3.5 ounces of marijuana. Would you please take one minute to visit MPP&amp;#39;s online action center and ask your US ...&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>Congressman Seeks to Decriminalize Pot at Federal Level</title>
    <link href="http://jolsonm.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/congressman-seeks-to-decriminalize-pot-at-federal-level/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/2615099</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crisis News and More </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;[HR 5843] would simply remove the threat of arrest and the host of consequences that can come with an arrest at the federal level, including the possible loss of student financial aid, housing assistance, food stamps, voting rights, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jolsonm.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/congressman-seeks-to-decriminalize-pot-at-federal-level/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Marijuana Bill - Barney Frank's HR. 5843 - Grasscity.com Forums</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/seasoned-tokers/253836-new-marijuana-bill-barney-franks-hr-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-05:/commentary/3355689</id>
    <updated>2008-08-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
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Hey everyone. Just thought I'd spread the news that congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass) has been on our side ever since this &quot;war on drugs&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/seasoned-tokers/253836-new-marijuana-bill-barney-franks-hr-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bordom.net/view/19461/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Federal_Penalties_for_the_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana_by_Responsible_Adults_GovTrack_us_" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/2606826</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bordom Feeder </name>
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&amp;quot;it&amp;#39;s referred to committee... good luck&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bordom.net/view/19461/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Federal_Penalties_for_the_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana_by_Responsible_Adults_GovTrack_us_&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Legislation Introduced to END PROHIBITION!</title>
    <link href="http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/08/federal-legislation-introduced-to-end.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/2607897</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp Facts </name>
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Barney Frank introduced a bill (HR 5843; 93% in favor on GovIT!) legalizing marijuana possession; CNN.com asked iReporters to share their views on legalizing recreational pot use; The overwhelming majority of iReporters who responded ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hempfacts.blogspot.com/2008/08/federal-legislation-introduced-to-end.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>4 Aug - Further Blog News</title>
    <link href="http://my.opera.com/oldephartte/blog/show.dml/2434473" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/2607461</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <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>Congressman Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) Seeks to Decriminalize Pot ...</title>
    <link href="http://openlifecafe.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/congressman-rep-barney-frank-d-mass-seeks-to-decriminalize-pot-at-federal-level/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-04:/commentary/2607462</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenLifeCafe </name>
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HR5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would exempt possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana from federal prosecution. Frank made the announcement flanked by members of the marijuana-legalization ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://openlifecafe.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/congressman-rep-barney-frank-d-mass-seeks-to-decriminalize-pot-at-federal-level/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <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,2008-08-04:/commentary/2610596</id>
    <updated>2008-08-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Get Off This! </name>
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The Personal Use of Marijuana By Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843) would remove federal penalties for possessing up to 3.5 ounces of marijuana. Would you please take one minute to visit MPP&amp;#39;s online action center and ask your US ...&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>The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008.</title>
    <link href="http://khoreia.multiply.com/journal/item/114/The_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana_by_Responsible_Adults_Act_of_2008." rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/2605388</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Blog, Therefore I AM </name>
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William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), called on lawmakers to support legislation, HR 5843, which would eliminate federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://khoreia.multiply.com/journal/item/114/The_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana_by_Responsible_Adults_Act_of_2008.&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA: Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Cannabis Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://www.facko.com/usa-congress-starts-moving-on-reforming-cannabis-prohibition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/2601348</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>facko internet media </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&amp;quot; has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.facko.com/usa-congress-starts-moving-on-reforming-cannabis-prohibition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 - Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...</title>
    <link href="http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/08/h-r-5843-act-to-remove-federal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-03:/commentary/2602114</id>
    <updated>2008-08-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hemp For Victory Now! </name>
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In addition to HR 5842: Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul, there is also the powerful &amp;quot;HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://h4v.blogspot.com/2008/08/h-r-5843-act-to-remove-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul: Drop Federal Penalities for Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/ron-paul-drop-federal-penalities-for-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2598118</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dandelion Salad </name>
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NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/ron-paul-drop-federal-penalities-for-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USA: Finally, Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=138915" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2677437</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK420 News/Politics </name>
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Second, the media attending the press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&amp;#39;s narrative, ie, &amp;#39;it makes no sense to treat cannabis consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=138915&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/3355696</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hempyreumenglish's Weblog </name>
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Second, the media attending the press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s narrative, i.e., &#226;&#8364;&#732;it makes no sense to treat cannabis ...&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>
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  <entry>
    <title>Finally... a leader with some sense: Legalize Drugs!</title>
    <link href="http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=232532" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2598128</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Comic Book Resources Forums </name>
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The other day I was happy to read that Congressman Barney Frank introduced, HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana for people carrying 100 grams. Without a doubt this is a rational, logical step in the right direction. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=232532&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>USA : Finally, Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2598127</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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Second, the media attending the press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&amp;#39;s narrative, ie, &amp;#39;it makes no sense to treat cannabis consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/showthread.php?t=104453&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>USA : Finally, Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/104453-usa-finally-congress-starts-moving-reforming-pot-prohibition.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2598117</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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Second, the media attending the press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&amp;#39;s narrative, ie, &amp;#39;it makes no sense to treat cannabis consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/104453-usa-finally-congress-starts-moving-reforming-pot-prohibition.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Finally, Congress Starts Moving on Reforming Pot Prohibition By ...</title>
    <link href="http://tywolosin.blogspot.com/2008/08/finally-congress-starts-moving-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2597932</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Blog of Ty </name>
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Second, the media attending the press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&amp;#39;s narrative, ie, &amp;#39;it makes no sense to treat cannabis consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tywolosin.blogspot.com/2008/08/finally-congress-starts-moving-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Use Introduced</title>
    <link href="http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2008/08/02/federal-bill-to-decriminalize-marijuana-use-introduced/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2597931</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Papers </name>
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William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), called on lawmakers to support legislation, HR 5843, which would eliminate federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thelibertypapers.org/2008/08/02/federal-bill-to-decriminalize-marijuana-use-introduced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://zinger.org/2008/08/02/hr-5843/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2597929</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zinger.Org </name>
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Because a bad drug war hurts us all, wastes our money, incarcerates our citizens, and prevents us from focusing on the real threats and concerns of our nation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zinger.org/2008/08/02/hr-5843/&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.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/79161-legalize-marijuana-if-only-votes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2597299</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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The text of the bill, HR 5843, is short and to the point: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/79161-legalize-marijuana-if-only-votes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.movie-forumz.org/showthread.php?t=46749" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/2596339</id>
    <updated>2008-08-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Movie Forumz </name>
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On Wednesday, July 30th 2008, Representative Barney Frank brought proposal HR 5843 before Capitol Hill. HR 5843 is a proposal that would DECRIMINALIZE possession of 100 grams or less - 100 GRAMS!! That&amp;#39;s almost a quarter pound. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.movie-forumz.org/showthread.php?t=46749&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACLU: Decriminalizing Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://shaijinx.blogspot.com/2008/08/aclu-decriminalizing-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2760297</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SHAIJINX </name>
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Details about HR 5843, the &quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008&quot;, were announced on Wednesday. Jag Davies, of the ACLU's Drug Law Reform Act, writes about why this legislation should be passed in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shaijinx.blogspot.com/2008/08/aclu-decriminalizing-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Please support HR 5843: the Personal Use of Marijuana by ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pspmod.com/forums/off-topic/37985-please-support-h-r-5843-personal-use-marijuana-responsible-adults-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2595905</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sony PSP Mod &amp;amp; PSP Hacks Forums </name>
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HR 5843 Representative Frank&amp;#39;s legislation would remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana and the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce (28.3 grams) of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pspmod.com/forums/off-topic/37985-please-support-h-r-5843-personal-use-marijuana-responsible-adults-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill To Decriminalize A Plant</title>
    <link href="http://musingsofnina.blogspot.com/2008/08/bill-to-decriminalize-plant.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2593790</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Musings &amp;amp; Observations </name>
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It&amp;#39;s called HR 5843. As picked up on my blog strollin&amp;#39; earlier today... &amp;quot;Here&amp;#39;s a photo of MPP&amp;#39;s Rob Kampia and Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) at a news conference yesterday, where we announced the growing support for his bill to .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://musingsofnina.blogspot.com/2008/08/bill-to-decriminalize-plant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>federal bill to decriminalize pot.</title>
    <link href="http://forum.opiophile.org/showthread.php?t=17959" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2593162</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Opiophile.org </name>
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it is HR 5843, the &amp;quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008&amp;quot; now, there are legit arguments for real o-philes not to give two shits about pot legalization, but if you wanna contact your legislator about this (or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.opiophile.org/showthread.php?t=17959&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,2008-08-01:/commentary/2593161</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Left of College Station </name>
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HR 5843: Are Americans Responsible Adults, Try HR 5842 Brains and Eggs: Obama&amp;#39;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>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Tactic in Getting My Legislators to Support HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://blogofbile.com/2008/08/01/new-tactic-in-getting-my-legistlators-to-support-hr-5843/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2593150</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>blog of bile </name>
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As a constituent of yours I implore you to please cosponsor HR 5843 which seeks to remove federal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The drug war our nation wages has a huge detrimental impact. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogofbile.com/2008/08/01/new-tactic-in-getting-my-legistlators-to-support-hr-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Introduced</title>
    <link href="http://blacknewsjunkie.com/stories/34465/Marijuana_Decriminalization_Bill_Introduced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2592489</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Black News Junkie </name>
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... a marijuana decriminalization bill is before the Congress. Actually introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) in April, the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (HR 5843)...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blacknewsjunkie.com/stories/34465/Marijuana_Decriminalization_Bill_Introduced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>There legalizin&#226;&#8364;&#8482; di weed!</title>
    <link href="http://yosayword.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/its-time-to-legalize-di-weed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2591574</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Yosayword! </name>
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The bill is titled the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, or HR 5843, and would be aimed at ending federal penalties for Americans carrying less than a quarter ounce. The bill comes at a time when general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yosayword.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/its-time-to-legalize-di-weed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Barney Frank Proposes HR 5843 to Eliminate Penalties for ...</title>
    <link href="http://absolutelyeverythingelse.blogspot.com/2008/08/rep-barney-frank-proposes-hr-5843-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2606827</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Absolutely Everything Else </name>
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House Resolution (HR) 5843, titled the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams, which is about 3&#194;&#189; ounces, of cannabis without being arrested. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://absolutelyeverythingelse.blogspot.com/2008/08/rep-barney-frank-proposes-hr-5843-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 - Bringing Out My Inner Hippie</title>
    <link href="http://blog.shiynstat.com/hr-5843-bringing-out-my-inner-hippie" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2706350</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>shiynstat </name>
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Rep. Frank: &#226;&#8364;&#339;I don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t think that it is the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s business to tell you how to spend your leisure time, there are a lot of things people do t&#226;&#8364;&#166; Original Audreyln&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Blog - Acoustic Entropy. Tags: Entropy, Hippie, Leisure Time ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.shiynstat.com/hr-5843-bringing-out-my-inner-hippie&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Hate It When I Start My Day Totally Agreeing With Congressman ...</title>
    <link href="http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/i_hate_it_when_i_start_my_day_totally_agreeing_with_congressman_barney_fran/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2591572</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Say Anything </name>
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Anyway, the resolution introduced by Barney Frank is HR 5843. It even invokes the states rights issue, something that is anathema to most of our federal officials. I find it interesting and dead on, as much as I squirm when I have to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/i_hate_it_when_i_start_my_day_totally_agreeing_with_congressman_barney_fran/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 - Call Your Representative</title>
    <link href="http://www.akdope.org/2008/08/hr-5843-call-your-representative.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/3105641</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AKdope.org </name>
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Last Wednesday, Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) was joined by Reps. William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) at a press conference introducing US House Bill 5843 - &quot;An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akdope.org/2008/08/hr-5843-call-your-representative.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5843 - bringing out my inner hippie</title>
    <link href="http://audreyln.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/hr-5843-bringing-out-my-inner-hippie/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/3105640</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Audreyln&amp;#39;s Blog - Acoustic Entropy </name>
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more details on hr 5843 here. rep. frank: &#226;&#8364;&#339;i don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t think that it is the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s business to tell you how to spend your leisure time, there are a lot of things people do that i don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t do, and i think that they should be free to do ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://audreyln.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/hr-5843-bringing-out-my-inner-hippie/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marni Soupcoff&amp;#39;s Friday Zeitgeist: Sex, drugs and Barney Frank</title>
    <link href="http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/08/01/marni-soupcoff-s-friday-zeitgeist-sex-drugs-and-barney-frank.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2591570</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Post - Full Comment </name>
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HR 5843 US Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul are co-sponsoring House Resolution 5843, a US bill that would end federal penalties for carrying up to 100 grams of marijuana &#226;&#8364;&#8221; essentially carving out a special exemption from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/08/01/marni-soupcoff-s-friday-zeitgeist-sex-drugs-and-barney-frank.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Who Knew Barney Frank Wants to Toke It Up?</title>
    <link href="http://monroerising.com/2008/08/01/who-knew-barney-frank-wants-to-toke-it-up/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2591567</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Monroerising.com </name>
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HR 5843 IH. 110th CONGRESS. 2d Session. HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. April 17, 2008 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://monroerising.com/2008/08/01/who-knew-barney-frank-wants-to-toke-it-up/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The War on Young People</title>
    <link href="http://suzetteblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/war-on-young-people.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2590430</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Morning Coffee, Evening Wine </name>
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William Lacy Clay (D-MO) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), called on lawmakers to support legislation, HR 5843, which would eliminate federal penalties for the possession and non-profit transfer of marijuana by adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://suzetteblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/war-on-young-people.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fox News v. Ron Paul on HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://blogofbile.com/2008/08/01/fox-news-v-ron-paul-on-hr-5843/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/2590429</id>
    <updated>2008-08-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>blog of bile </name>
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Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] - 4/24/2008 Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] - 6/25/2008 Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 6/5/2008. Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] had supported this bill but withdrew yesterday. Find the text of the bill (HR 5843) here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogofbile.com/2008/08/01/fox-news-v-ron-paul-on-hr-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>25 new messages in 16 topics - digest</title>
    <link href="http://whymedudes.blogspot.com/2008/07/25-new-messages-in-16-topics-digest_2943.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2589880</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Top Stocks </name>
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There&amp;#39;s a bill (HR 5843) in congress to legalize personal use of &amp;gt; &amp;gt; &amp;gt; Marijuana. Don&amp;#39;t let this get by without having your voice heard. &amp;gt; &amp;gt; &amp;gt; &amp;gt; Vote on Govit (your vote can be sent direct to Congress) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whymedudes.blogspot.com/2008/07/25-new-messages-in-16-topics-digest_2943.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Barney Frank Wants To Decriminalize &amp;quot;Possession Of 100 ...</title>
    <link href="http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/07/congressman-barney-frank-wants-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2589879</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Osi Speaks! </name>
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The bill is HR 5843 and you can read more about the bill, and below is the text of the bill: Text of Legislation HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal... [[ This is a content summary only. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/07/congressman-barney-frank-wants-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://redwoodreality.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2589878</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SoHum Parlance </name>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://redwoodreality.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Feature: Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Has Its Coming ...</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/545/barney_frank_federal_marijuana_decriminalization_bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587960</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) - Federal Government </name>
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Barney Frank (D-MA) in April, the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (HR 5843) got its coming out party Wednesday as Frank, a handful of other representatives, and leaders of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/545/barney_frank_federal_marijuana_decriminalization_bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Drew Esquire started a discussion called Supporting HR 5843 in ...</title>
    <link href="http://pomoworld.ning.com/xn/detail/857909:Topic:157062" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587958</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest Activity on PomoWorld </name>
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Drew Esquire Drew Esquire started a discussion called Supporting HR 5843 in Legalize it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pomoworld.ning.com/xn/detail/857909:Topic:157062&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <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,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587342</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueBloggin </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. PAUL) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the ...&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>HR 5843: Are Americans Responsible Adults, Try HR 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,2008-07-31:/commentary/2637888</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</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. PAUL) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the ...&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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    <title>hr 5843 barney frank</title>
    <link href="http://journals.aol.com/leonorbreak26/andy-lawrence-ai-kon/entries/2008/07/31/hr-5843-barney-frank/1787" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>andy lawrence ai kon </name>
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hr 5843 barney frankE cisc and gamble: 7.47 that Cisco Web 0 ... space: 35 PAGE Cisco OF buying 1 CO CITY 1 .23. 4/03 homegrown 5843 talent ces.iisc.ernet.in /200 - of management) 1,1,2,2-tetracyanoethane. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/leonorbreak26/andy-lawrence-ai-kon/entries/2008/07/31/hr-5843-barney-frank/1787&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>KEEP IT LIT</title>
    <link href="http://lu666cifer.blogspot.com/2008/07/from-mikemalloy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2584790</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lu Cifer&amp;#39;s (Daily...maybe!) Rants! </name>
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Frank&amp;#39;s legislation is titled HR 5843. It is not a cure for the reefer madness that is now rampant in our criminal justice system. But, it may be a start in an effort to stop the right-wing religious freaks and the Fascist wannabees who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lu666cifer.blogspot.com/2008/07/from-mikemalloy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2584791</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EDGEboston.com News Feed </name>
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Openly gay congressman Barney Frank, D-Mass, announced a proposal on Wednesday to make it legal for pot smokers to light up. The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US: Gay Congressman pushes for cannabis decriminalisation</title>
    <link href="http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=138707" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK420 News/Politics </name>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. &amp;quot;The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government&amp;#39;s business,&amp;quot; Frank said at a news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=138707&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgelosangeles.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235" rel="alternate"/>
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Openly gay congressman Barney Frank, D-Mass, announced a proposal on Wednesday to make it legal for pot smokers to light up. The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgelosangeles.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barry Franks Says: Legalize It, Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Critisize It.</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Franks, D-Mass, who is an openly gay congressman, announced a proposal on Wednesday (HR 5843) that would legalize marijuana. The proposed bill would put an end to federal punishment for Americans caught carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gayagenda.com/2008/07/barry-franks-says-legalize-it-dont-critisize-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank Proposes HR 5843 to Eliminate Penalties for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.myopenforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32762&amp;amp;goto=newpost" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Forum: National &amp;amp; World News Posted By: MentalVengeance Post Time: 07-31-2008 at 12:23 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myopenforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32762&amp;amp;goto=newpost&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank, Paul: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Legalize it&#226;&#8364;*</title>
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-St. Louis Post-Dispatch In April, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) co-sponsored a resolution (HR 5843) to end federal penalties for Americans carrying fewer than 100 grams of marijuana. (continues) RON PAUL NEWS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ronpaulnews.net/2008/07/frank-paul-legalize-it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EDGEsanfrancisco.com News Feed </name>
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Openly gay congressman Barney Frank, D-Mass, announced a proposal on Wednesday to make it legal for pot smokers to light up. The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://wickedgayblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/gay-congressman-barney-frank-proposes.html" rel="alternate"/>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. &amp;quot;The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s business,&amp;quot; Frank said at a news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wickedgayblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/gay-congressman-barney-frank-proposes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843 norml</title>
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hr 5843 normlPaul Federal Barney aim Legalize 4th HR. - Rep. Use 5843 pot TakePart HR myninjaplease Frank Ron Act New Bill to 5843 Frank - District Remove to ... the and - HR - the to for Rep. 5843, Attempt - 5483 use Barney Frank HR by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://journals.aol.com/lennienet26/see-cpt-jeffrey-s.-porter-captai/entries/2008/07/31/hr-5843-norml/3232&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>College Students Rejoice: Government Considering Condoning ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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The proposal, titled HR 5843, would also allow the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of marijauna. Basically, you can pass your friends the joint, but don&amp;#39;t ask for money. Frank&amp;#39;s reasoning? He opposes using tax dollars to condone ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.collegeotr.com/vanderbilt_university/college_students_rejoice_government_considering_condoning_marijuana_use_10299&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank Proposes HR 5843 to Eliminate Penalties for ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587345</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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House Resolution (HR) 5843, titled the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams, which is about 3&#194;&#189; ounces, of cannabis without being arrested. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myopenforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32762&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will Congress decriminalize pot?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587351</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Nevertheless, Representative Barney Frank has introduced HR 5843 which would in effect legalize the possession of up to one hundred grams of marijuana for personal use. A bill that I certainly could support as it would get, at least, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theunspunzone.com/opinion/will-congress-decriminalize-pot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Decriminalizing Marijuana, One Step at a Time</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587350</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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The &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* also known as HR 5843, would remove federal criminal penalties for personal possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana or the nonprofit transfer of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aclu.org/2008/07/31/decriminailzing-marijuana-one-step-at-a-time/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.edgephiladelphia.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Openly gay congressman Barney Frank, D-Mass, announced a proposal on Wednesday to make it legal for pot smokers to light up. The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgephiladelphia.com/index.php?ch=news&amp;amp;sc=glbt&amp;amp;sc2=news&amp;amp;sc3=&amp;amp;id=78235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marni Soupcoff on Google&amp;#39;s hot trends: A bill to decriminalize ...</title>
    <link href="http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/07/31/marni-soupcoff-on-google-s-hot-trends-a-bill-to-decriminalize-personal-user-of-pot-annette-martinez-and-montauk-monster.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587348</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843 US Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul are co-sponsoring House Resolution 5843, a US bill that would end federal penalties... More.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/07/31/marni-soupcoff-on-google-s-hot-trends-a-bill-to-decriminalize-personal-user-of-pot-annette-martinez-and-montauk-monster.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/legalization-activism/254344-legislators-aim-snuff-out-penalties-pot-use.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587347</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/legalization-activism/254344-legislators-aim-snuff-out-penalties-pot-use.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana decriminalization?</title>
    <link href="http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/marijuana-decriminalization/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2587346</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Later On </name>
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The bill, HR 5843, would remove federal criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, so that federal law enforcement agencies can concentrate on violent offenders and major drug traffickers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/marijuana-decriminalization/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gay Congressman Barney Frank Proposes Legalization of Marijuana</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Syd&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s business,&#226;&#8364;* Frank said at a news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sydweedon.com/wordpress/?p=320&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legalize marijuana -- if only for the votes</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/2589881</id>
    <updated>2008-07-31T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The text of the bill, HR 5843, is short and to the point:. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit ...&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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    <title>Congress Sets Sights On Cannabis Prohibition Laws; Major Press ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2581391</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NORML Blog </name>
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Second, the media attending today&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s press conference on HR 5843, a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession and use for responsible adults, fairly captured the event&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s narrative, ie, &#226;&#8364;&#732;it makes no sense to treat cannabis ...&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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    <title>hr 5843 cisc (VIDEO !!!)</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Agindu5&amp;#39;s Weblog </name>
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5843 Kos: 5843 Wikipedia, Rights of HR. Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Remove HR5843 Federal The (MA): - Barney - (R Forums Barney &amp;amp; Ron District 5843, Marijuana the Penalties - - Use for of OpenCongress Marijuana, Frank HR Barney - the and - Use Support &#226;&#8364;&#166; hr 5843.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agindu5.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/hr-5843-cisc-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843 :: Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for Marijuana</title>
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Originally published at Hot world news. Please leave any comments there. Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for Marijuana. Congressman Barney Frank is making good on his promise on Bill Maher&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s HBO show Real Time, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tfosorg.livejournal.com/18251.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Members of Congress Demand An End To Pot Possession Arrests</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lacy Clay (D-MO), urged lawmakers to support HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, which would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stash.norml.org/2008/07/30/members-of-congress-demand-an-end-to-pot-possession-arrests/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oh no! Dems trying to legalize pot!</title>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House, marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=602189&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>barney frank cisc</title>
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rep. barney frank, hr 5843, house resolution 5843, norml, cisc. web stats Some other posts : jerry lewis barney frank ; jerry lewis barney frank ; jerry lewis barney frank ; jerry lewis barney frank ; jerry lewis barney frank ; jerry ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://henrietthere28.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FE41509F32D679A0!130.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843 :: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Use of Marijuana</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Originally published at Interesting latest news. Please leave any comments there. Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Use of Marijuana &#226;&#8364;&#166; \&#226;&#8364;*Congressman Barney Frank today introduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at removing federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trironnet.livejournal.com/16652.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 marijuana reform by barney frank and ron paul</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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congressman barney frank was on cnn today (video) to tout his bill that would eliminate most federal penalties for possession of marijuana (up to 100 grams) for personal use.according to metric-conversions.org 100 grams = 3.52739 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/world_news/H_R_5843_marijuana_reform_by_barney_frank_and_ron_paul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843 cisc (VIDEO !!!)</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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5843 Kos: 5843 Wikipedia, Rights of HR. Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Remove HR5843 Federal The (MA): - Barney - (R Forums Barney &amp;amp; Ron District 5843, Marijuana the Penalties - - Use for of OpenCongress Marijuana, Frank HR Barney - the and - Use Support &#226;&#8364;&#166; hr 5843.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agindu6.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/hr-5843-cisc-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>house resolution 5843 hr 5843</title>
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house resolution 5843 norml ; house resolution 5843 mpp ; house resolution 5843 barney frank ; house resolution 5843 hr 5843 ; house resolution 5843 mpp ; house resolution 5843 rep. barney frank ; norml house resolution 5843 ; house ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://toniahelm30.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!19A9159812F2FB88!116.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lacy Clay (D-MO), urged lawmakers to support HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, which would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs4sense.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/marijuana-bill-introduced-to-the-public/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Originally published at Interesting latest news. Please leave any comments there. Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Use of Marijuana &#226;&#8364;&#166; \&#226;&#8364;*Congressman Barney Frank today introduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at removing federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trironnet.livejournal.com/16507.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR5843 Cannabis.com Magasine - HR5843 Penalties - | for Federal to - Remove OpenCongress ... of Act Message Marijuana Remove - to the Act NORML&amp;#39;s Federal Forums HR5843 Penalties Boards Blog &#194;&#187; and &#194;&#187; needapedia: politikly.com WTFurls ...&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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... use marijuana is not my concern, and in an era of spiraling national debt and tapped out law enforcement, I certainly will certainly be contacting my representatives in the US Legislature to express the obvious merits of of HR 5843. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rebelheart.squarespace.com/blog/2008/7/31/hr-5843-step-one-in-marijuana-legalization.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Justin Ross discusses HR 5843, a bill aimed at legalizing marijuana possession. [...]as you would expect the actual bill falls far short of having any teeth. Janet suggests Poor People Don&amp;#39;t Need Food Anyway. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lilitt.com/hr-5843-blogroll-roundup&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The proposed legislation would remove federal penalties for possession of less than 100g of marijuana. Reps. Barney Frank and Ron Paul are sponsoring HR 5843. I&amp;#39;m Matthew Saroff, and I approve this legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://40yrs.blogspot.com/2008/07/congress-looks-to-decriminalize-pot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House, marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &#226;&#8364;&#339;nonprofit transfer&#226;&#8364;* of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reelsofrhyme.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/marijuana-may-become-legal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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What: Press conference announcing introduction of HR. 5843, a bi-partisan &amp;gt; &amp;gt;&amp;gt; bill to remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana by &amp;gt; &amp;gt;&amp;gt; responsible adults. &amp;gt; &amp;gt;&amp;gt; &amp;gt; &amp;gt;&amp;gt; Why: Police make more than 1.8 milli&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whymedudes.blogspot.com/2008/07/26-new-messages-in-13-topics-digest_30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Exciting news about Barney Frank&amp;#39;s new marijuana decrim bill HR 5843:. Barney Frank&amp;#39;s bill to legalize 100 grams or less of pot gets some press on CNN; Coverage by NORML; Representative Frank&amp;#39;s page about the bill; GovTrack on 5843 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consciousnesscafe.org/2008/07/us-federal-marijuana-decriminalization.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rep. Barney Frank Proposes HR 5843 to Eliminate Penalties for Marijuana Use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.finditt.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=54972&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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hr5843 to eliminate most federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes., sponsored by barney frank democrat from massachusetts ...&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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Openly gay congressman Barney Frank , D-Mass, announced a proposal on Wednesday to make it legal for pot smokers to light up. The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queensspeech.com/conversations/yahoo-gay-news/gay_congressman_barney_frank_proposes_legalization_of_marijuana_gay_wired_&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The first, HR 5843, would completely eliminate federal penalties for possession ... HR 5843 is the first cannabis decrim bill to be introduced since 1979. ... OpenCongress - HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rssalligator.net/hr-5843-i-support-hr-5843-marijuana-decriminalization-facebook&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Congressman Barney Frank today introduced bi-partisan legislation aimed at removing federal restrictions on the individual use of marijuana (HR 5843). One bill would remove federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=67565&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=148535&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rep. Barney Frank Proposes HR 5843 to Eliminate Penalties for Marijuana Use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=54972&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 5843--110th Congress (2008): Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation) (accessed Jul 30, 2008) Because the government takes a day or two to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/07/h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. &amp;quot;The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government&amp;#39;s business,&amp;quot; Frank said at a news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://todayevents.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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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 penalties for the possession or . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lilitt.com/hr-5843-support-hr-5843-and-hr-5842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. Former Libertarian presidential candidate and Texas Rep. Ron Paul co-sponsored Frank&amp;#39;s resolution.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connexion.org/newsstory.cfm?id=13503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The US House of Representatives is abuzz today regarding MA Rep. Barney Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s proposal (HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008) to decriminalize the possession of fewer than 100 grams of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adverb.tumblr.com/post/44106777&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Durham Spark - Durham, North Carolina, USA: Tell Congress to re ... ... before Congress as House Bill HR 5843, an &amp;#39;Act to Remove Federal Penalties ... you spread the word in support of HR 5843, and that you ask your supporters and . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rssalligator.net/hr-5843-durham-spark-durham-north-carolina-usa-tell-congress-to-re&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.blacksunjournal.com/~r/BlackSunJournal/~3/350862653/1379_us-house-takes-up-marijuana-decrim_2008.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the bill would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &#226;&#8364;&#339;nonprofit transfer&#226;&#8364;* of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frank151.com/2008/07/30/frank-says-legalize/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House, marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams &#226;&#8364;&#8221; about 3&#194;&#189; ounces &#226;&#8364;&#8221; of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &#226;&#8364;&#339;nonprofit transfer&#226;&#8364;* of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getsaucy.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/the-united-states-going-green-the-smoking-kind/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank Proposes HR 5483 to Eliminates Penalties Barney Frank (D-MA) proposed HR 5843 on Wednesday to end federal penalties for people with less than 100 grams of marijuana. Frank says that the current &#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wireandmedia.com/2008/07/30/pudge-rodriguez-joins-yankeesthe-new-york-yankees-acquired-catcher-ivan-rodriguez-from-the-detroit-tigers-for-relief-pitcher-kyle-farnsworth-adding-a-13-time-gold-glove-winner-to-canadacomhttp/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The proposed HR 5843 bill would call an end to federal penalties targeting Americans carrying less than 100 grams of marijuana. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The vast amount of human activity ought to be none of the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s business,&#226;&#8364;* Frank said at a news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.todayhotreport.com/hr-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hey, Congressman -- Should the Federal government punish marijuana ...</title>
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The Honorable US House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Re: HR 5843 Dear Representative: I encourage you to cosponsor HR 5843, a bill to eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sterlingpoints.blogspot.com/2008/07/hey-congressman-should-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Members of Congress Demand An End To Pot Possession Arrests</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lacy Clay (D-MO), urged lawmakers to support HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, which would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://absolutelyeverythingelse.blogspot.com/2008/07/members-of-congress-demand-end-to-pot.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>we saw that...: H. R. 5843 some marijuana reform by barney frank ...</title>
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H.R. 5843--110th Congress (2008): Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation) (accessed Jul 30, 2008) Because the government takes a day or two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wesawthat.blogspot.com/2008/07/h-r-5843-some-marijuana-reform-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) made history on Capitol Hill by ...</title>
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      <name>Matt&amp;#39;s Truthonomics </name>
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Barney Frank (D-MA) made history on Capitol Hill by introducing HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, for consideration. The act, which Frank talked about at a press conference, would remove federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mattstruthonomics.blogspot.com/2008/07/today-rep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>norml noridian</title>
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norml energias do brasil ; hr 5843 norml ; norml noridian ; norml mpp ; norml mpp ; norml mpp ; barney frank norml ; norml energias do brasil ; norml noridian ; hr 5843 norml ; 0.505054950714.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shannonnew18.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!309D74391E8B6207!179.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843: Decriminalizing Responsible Marijuana Usage</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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On April 17, 2008 Democratic Representative Barney Frank introduced House Resolution 5843 titled, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.&#226;&#8364;* This law would eliminate most federal penalties ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotfixamerica.com/?p=39&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House resolution 5843</title>
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    <author>
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House Resolution (HR) 5843, titled the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams, which is about 3&#194;&#189; ounces, of cannabis without being arrested. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://all-for-funs.blogspot.com/2008/07/house-resolution-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 and Rep. Barney Frank Attempt to Legalize Pot</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank announced a proposal (HR 5843) to stop federal penalties for carrying fewer than almost a quarter-pound of marijuana (100 grams) today. A Democrat from Massachusetts, Frank stated that. &#226;&#8364;&#339;The vast amount of human activity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.takepart.com/2008/07/30/hr-5843-and-rep-barney-frank-attempt-to-legalize-pot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843 barney frank</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>&#208;&#191;&#208;&#190;&#209;&#8218; &#209;&#710;&#209;&#402;&#208;&#188;&#208;&#190;&#208;&#186;</title>
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... and representatives of organizations supporting reform of marijuana laws will hold a press conference on Wednesday, July 30th, at 10:00 am to discuss HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://enbrailled.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_30.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CNN: Legislators Aim to Snuff Out Penalties for Pot Use</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=885088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 5843</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Barney Frank is a man of courage. This longtime NORML ally is sponsoring legislation in Congress to allow for the medical use of marijuana, and to strip the federal government of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newlinenews.info/tag/hr-5843&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use:</title>
    <link href="http://barnesvilleblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/legislators-aim-to-snuff-out-penalties.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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If HR 5843 is passed by the House, marijuana smokers could posses about 3 1/2 ounces without being arrested. It would also permit the non-profit transfer of up to one ounce. So, what do you think? Is it time to legalize pot?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://barnesvilleblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/legislators-aim-to-snuff-out-penalties.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank and Ron Paul: a somewhat likely alliance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2579606</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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In sponsoring HR 5843, these two brave congressmen have taken the first step in chipping away the ridiculous federal criminalization of marijuana, much to the chagrin of the special interests, including timber companies, paper mills, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dropofreason.blogspot.com/2008/07/barney-frank-and-ron-paul-somewhat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legalize It!</title>
    <link href="http://runawayjim.org/2008/07/30/legalize-it/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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How ironic. They choose their stances only when it suits them. Anyway, the time is now. This is an important bill. Call, write, contact your representatives in the House and urge them to support HR 5843. More information at CNN and NORML.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://runawayjim.org/2008/07/30/legalize-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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paola guerrero montauk monster cheesecake factory annette martinez hr 5843 barney frank new smyrna chevrolet stand up to cancer 44 pound cat w movie national association of insurance commissioners cadwalader financial title gilbert ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wireandmedia.com/2008/07/30/paola-guerrero-montauk-monster-cheesecake-factory/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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HR 5843 would help end the frivolous arrests of responsible pot smokers in the united states and it would not affect laws on growing, importing, exporting marijuana. there have been over 20 millions marijuana arrests since 1965, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwouldnteatthat.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/were-responsible-pot-smokers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LEGISLATORS AIM TO LEGALIZE WEED...THAT IS IF THEY CAN REMEMBER</title>
    <link href="http://fslmag.blogspot.com/2008/07/legislators-aim-to-legalize-weedthat-is.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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If HR 5843 were passed by the House, marijuana smokers could possess up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also permit the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fslmag.blogspot.com/2008/07/legislators-aim-to-legalize-weedthat-is.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Resolution-5843: Smoke Pot, Smoke Pot!</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The HR 5843 resolution would allow for the non-profit transfer of up to one ounce of marijuana/420, but wouldn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t affect laws that forbid growing, importing, or exporting pot. Share/Save/Bookmark.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getbud.com/2008/07/30/house-resolution-5843-smoke-pot-smoke-pot/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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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://articles.top501.nu/2008/07/30/learn-about-house-resolution-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Good News for the day...</title>
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Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lacy Clay (D-MO), urged lawmakers to support HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, which would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://siren-ity.livejournal.com/184599.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is weed fixen to become legal? Have up to 1/4 pound legally!</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3&#194;&#189; ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the &amp;quot;nonprofit transfer&amp;quot; of up to an ounce of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sterlingdavenport.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/30/is-weed-fixen-to-become-legal-have-up-to&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>On HR 5843 Ron Paul stands with Democrats like Barney Frank</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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House Resolution 5843 is a bill designed to allow the legal possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana. It would still be illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence but it is not legal to drink and drive as well. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ronpaulblogs.com/best-candidate/on-hr-5843-ron-paul-stands-with-democrats-like-barney-frank/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill, HR 5843, would remove federal criminal penalties for personal possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana or the nonprofit transfer of up to an ounce of marijuana. It would not change federal statutes forbidding cultivation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.needapedia.com/2008/07/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843: Decriminalizing Responsible Marijuana Usage</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2579594</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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HR 5843, sponsored by Democratic Representative Barney Frank and cosponsored by Republican Representative Ron Paul, as well as 6 others, would decriminalize responsible marijuana usage for all people nationwide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/HR_5843_Decriminalizing_Responsible_Marijuana_Usage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/2579593</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Let&amp;#39;s Remove HR5843 Federal The (MA): - Barney - (R Forums Barney &amp;amp; Ron District 5843, Marijuana the Penalties - - Use for of OpenCongress Marijuana, Frank HR Barney - the and - Use Support Personal 5843 - Discuss Representing Adults HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stormyman26.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!491AF61EC73136D3!150.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive &#194;&#187; (D) Rep. Barney ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Pat Dollard | Young Americans </name>
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House Resolution (HR) 5843, titled the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams, which is about 3&#194;&#189; ounces, of cannabis without being arrested ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patdollard.com/2008/07/massachusetts-rep-us-should-stop-arresting-responsible-marijuana-users/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NORML Press Advisory: US Lawmakers To Hold Capitol Hill Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/29/norml-press-advisory-us-lawmakers-to-hold-capitol-hill-press-conference-tomorrow-to-urge-ending-federal-marijuana-prohibition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2576872</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843, An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, seeks eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana, and for the not-for-profit transfer of up to one ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/07/29/norml-press-advisory-us-lawmakers-to-hold-capitol-hill-press-conference-tomorrow-to-urge-ending-federal-marijuana-prohibition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Drug War Update</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana, and for the not-for-profit transfer of up to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailytaylor.blogspot.com/2008/07/drug-war-update_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Barney Frank and Advocates to Discuss Marijuana De ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2576873</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Congressman Barney Frank and Advocates to Discuss Marijuana De ... PR CannaZine (press release) - South Wales,UK The bill, HR 5843, would remove federal criminal penalties for personal possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana or the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/116822-congressman-barney-frank-advocates-discuss-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697248541&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2576871</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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From NORML.ORG: Press Advisory: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Congress Monday, July 28, 2008 WHAT: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and other Congressional cosponsors will . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697248541&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 5843, entitled an act to remove federal penalties for the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/3125289</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather: Articles by Opinionated Opinions </name>
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from norml.org: press advisory: marijuana decriminalization bill in congress monday, july 28, 2008 what: congressman barney frank (d-ma) and other congressional cosponsors will . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697243752&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rachel Hoffman: Drug War Collateral Damage</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2580463</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Just a Girl in short shorts talking about whatever </name>
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Congressman Barney Franks is sponsoring HR 5843, which would remove federal criminal penalties for personal possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana or the nonprofit transfer of up to an ounce of marijuana. Those damn homos. ~Becky.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://girlinshortshorts.blogspot.com/2008/07/rachel-hoffman-drug-war-collateral.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/073097f3-04a1-4aae-b7d1-3b6444bbd26c#909c7891-116d-4368-8d1e-4b4dac03ff70" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2599241</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tribe.net: ! * POLITICS * ! </name>
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HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults From NORML.ORG: Press Advisory: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Congress Monday, July 28, 2008 WHAT: Congressman Barney ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uspolitics.tribe.net/thread/073097f3-04a1-4aae-b7d1-3b6444bbd26c#909c7891-116d-4368-8d1e-4b4dac03ff70&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2602121</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather: Articles by Gather Essentials: News </name>
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From NORML.ORG: Press Advisory: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Congress Monday, July 28, 2008 WHAT: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and other Congressional cosponsors will . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pro-Pot Press Conference Capitol Hill July 30th 10.00 am</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2569555</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
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HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, would eliminate federal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana, and for the not-for-profit transfer of up to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/legalization-activism/253716-pro-pot-press-conference-capitol-hill-july-30th-10-00-am.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843, entitled An Act To Remove Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2645924</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather: Articles by Gather Essentials: Politics </name>
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From NORML.ORG: Press Advisory: Marijuana Decriminalization Bill in Congress Monday, July 28, 2008 WHAT: Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and other Congressional cosponsors will . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977409043&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Return letter from my congressman</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/commentary/2569554</id>
    <updated>2008-07-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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HR 5843 was introduced by Representative Barney Frank and was referred to the Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees. This legislation would remove penalties for the possession of marijuana for personal use whitch is defined as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/78978-return-letter-my-congressman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Decriminalization Bill Introduced</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/2552066</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
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US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation in Congress today to strip the federal government of its authority to arrest responsible adult cannabis consumers. The measure, HR 5843, known as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/Federal_Decriminalization_Bill_Introduced&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans, as most of you already know...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/toke-n-talk/92478-americans-most-you-already-know.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/commentary/2527509</id>
    <updated>2008-07-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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As most may know already there was a bill introduced by Rep. Barney Frank back on April 17th which is the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (HR 5843). It would allow up to 100 grams ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/toke-n-talk/92478-americans-most-you-already-know.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Looking For Advice on Confined Growing Space</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/commentary/2538540</id>
    <updated>2008-07-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Garden&amp;#39;s Cure </name>
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... called the &amp;quot;PC Tower Growbox&amp;quot; which measures smaller than my box verticly and uses a bigger light bulb (a 125 Watt CFL) and they say it can grow up to 3 plants. Thanx in advance. ~~~~Tell Your Representative to Support HR 5843! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardenscure.com/420/planting-indoors/116506-looking-advice-confined-growing-space.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <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,2008-07-21:/commentary/3106015</id>
    <updated>2008-07-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dedicated to Cannabis Education, Recreational.... </name>
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HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes. Sponsor:Rep. ...&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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    <title>Cannabis Users Unite!</title>
    <link href="http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4481?utm_source=rss_section_" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2486610</id>
    <updated>2008-07-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>High Times - headline news </name>
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Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Texas, have introduced two federal bills regarding cannabis laws (HR 5843, Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, and HR 5842, Medical Marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4481?utm_source=rss_section_&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cannabis Users Unite!</title>
    <link href="http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4481?utm_source=rss_home" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-13:/commentary/2517870</id>
    <updated>2008-07-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Texas, have introduced two federal bills regarding cannabis laws (HR 5843, Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, and HR 5842, Medical Marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hightimes.com/news/ht_admin/4481?utm_source=rss_home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cannabis users unite!</title>
    <link href="http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=137289" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/2482455</id>
    <updated>2008-07-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK420 News/Politics </name>
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Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Texas, have introduced two federal bills regarding cannabis laws (HR 5843, Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults, and HR 5842, Medical Marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=137289&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Frank-Drafts-Bill-HR-5843-to-Eliminate-Federal-Penalties-for-the-Personal-Use-of-Marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/commentary/3495180</id>
    <updated>2008-07-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>JustGetThere </name>
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Congressman Barney Frank is making good on his promise on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Frank-Drafts-Bill-HR-5843-to-Eliminate-Federal-Penalties-for-the-Personal-Use-of-Marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SGA Vote Endorses Marijuana Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/78237-sga-vote-endorses-marijuana-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/2459585</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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According to a news release by Rivard, &amp;quot;UCF endorses HR 5842, the &amp;#39;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,&amp;#39; and HR 5843, the &amp;#39;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.&amp;quot;&amp;#39; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/78237-sga-vote-endorses-marijuana-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Marijuana use May Soon no Longer Violate Federal Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.federaldefensecases.com/blog/drugs/marijuana-use-may-soon-no-longer-violate-federal-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/3119376</id>
    <updated>2008-07-07T15:00:23Z</updated>
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      <name>Free Legal News &amp; Law Commentary BLOG by Federal Attorney John Teakell</name>
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Marijuana use May Soon no Longer Violate Federal Law July 7th, 2008 admin    With many states relaxing the penalties for possessing marijuana, one federal law maker believes that the federal government should do the same. Representative Barney Frank (D-Mas&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federaldefensecases.com/blog/drugs/marijuana-use-may-soon-no-longer-violate-federal-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Re: Some 420 Magazine News (puff puff pass it on)</title>
    <link href="http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;153887" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/2443085</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>temblors&amp;#39;s Bulletins </name>
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House) HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;153887&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Some 420 Magazine News (puff puff pass it on)</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>temblors&amp;#39;s Bulletins </name>
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House) HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sitespaces.net/mail.php?readbulletin&amp;amp;153885&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WA: Bill To legalize Marijuana Introduced</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
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The bill, HR 5843, also known as Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults is now in the first step of the legislative process and has been referred to the House Judiciary. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marijuana.com/showthread.php?t=102623&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 and HR 5842</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/158237-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2438472</id>
    <updated>2008-07-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis.com 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 Barney Frank (D-Mass.), would eliminate federal penalties for the possession or ...&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>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 and HR 5842</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2443087</id>
    <updated>2008-07-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 ideas </name>
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Summary of HR 5843 An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://420ideas.com/support-hr-5843-and-hr-5842/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 and HR 5842</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/norml/78125-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-04:/commentary/2517869</id>
    <updated>2008-07-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
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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 penalties for the possession or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/norml/78125-support-hr-5843-hr-5842-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alert: Write Texas Legislators on Capitol Hill to Support ...</title>
    <link href="http://texasnorml.org/news/?p=96" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-02:/commentary/2783235</id>
    <updated>2008-07-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas NORML </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843: A Bill to Eliminate Most Federal Penalties for Marijuana was referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 17, 2008. On April 28, 2008, it was referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security which ...&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>Welcome to MPP&amp;#39;s Federal Action Center</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/mpp/77966-welcome-mpp-s-federal-action-center.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/2408976</id>
    <updated>2008-06-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843: the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008. Representative Frank&amp;#39;s legislation would remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana and the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/mpp/77966-welcome-mpp-s-federal-action-center.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Smoking - Attention US Voters: Federal Decriminalization of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.drugs-forum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=61762" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-28:/commentary/2402505</id>
    <updated>2008-06-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drugs Forum </name>
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Today, a bill to eliminate all federal penalties for marijuana possession was introduced in the US House of Representatives. Would you please take one minute to ask your representative to support this bill? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drugs-forum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=61762&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Time for Hemp Action!</title>
    <link href="http://www.entheogen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18804" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/commentary/2398273</id>
    <updated>2008-06-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Edot forums </name>
    </author>
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I sent: Please visit http://www.TheTruthAboutHemp.com Please consider cosponsoring HR 1009, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007. And Mr. Frank&amp;#39;s HR 5843. This will save billions and free up police for real crime.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.entheogen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18804&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My email to Representative Michael Arcuri regarding medical marjiuana</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/157433-my-email-representative-michael-arcuri-regarding-medical-marjiuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/2417938</id>
    <updated>2008-06-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
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I sent an automated email to Representative Michael Arcuri via mpp.org regarding the medical marijuana bill that was passed by the New York State Assembly, and is now in the senate. This his response: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/activism/157433-my-email-representative-michael-arcuri-regarding-medical-marjiuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Goverment Weed?</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/77752-goverment-weed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/2381865</id>
    <updated>2008-06-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House) HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/77752-goverment-weed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Bills in the House of Representatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/83010-marijuana-bills-house-representatives.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/2350793</id>
    <updated>2008-06-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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The other bill, HR 5843 is to remove federal penalties for personal use of marijuan by reponsible adults. I have not researched these bills fully but anything which brings legalization closer to reality is okay in my book. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/83010-marijuana-bills-house-representatives.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/Remove_Federal_Penalties_for_the_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/commentary/2433490</id>
    <updated>2008-06-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / news / upcoming </name>
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&amp;quot;Tell Your Representative to Support HR 5843!&amp;quot;&amp;quot;Please take a moment today to write your Representative and urge him to support this important legislation.&amp;quot; Please take the time to email your Representative at this page [Link from NORML &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/Remove_Federal_Penalties_for_the_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hr 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.busysy.com/hr_5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2423696</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ford fusion wheelroles of protocols - www.busys... </name>
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hr 5843 - www.busysy.com/hr_5843.html.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.busysy.com/hr_5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Pot Ever Be Legal in This Schizoid Country?</title>
    <link href="http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=3166" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/commentary/2502077</id>
    <updated>2008-06-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Girls </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843, sponsored by Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Ron Paul (R-Tex.), would eliminate federal penalties for possession of less than 100 grams or for the nonprofit transfer of less than one ounce between adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420girls.com/420/forums/showthread.php?t=3166&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Re: HR 5843 (Relevant to any American)</title>
    <link href="http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=23049.msg208990#msg208990" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-10:/commentary/2318203</id>
    <updated>2008-06-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VegWeb.com </name>
    </author>
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All i can say is i &amp;lt;3 my rep Barney! And yeah, your congresspeople and state govt officials DO read your mail. DOes anyone have that site that lists the names and contact info for all the congressfolk?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=23049.msg208990#msg208990&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Did You Know It Was So Easy to Get Marijuana from a Doctor?</title>
    <link href="http://www.maga.rechnungsprogramm-24.info/did-you-know-it-was-so-easy-to-get-marijuana-from-a-doctor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/2340923</id>
    <updated>2008-06-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Magazine </name>
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The time has come to relax our laws on marijuana use and possession. Admitting one&amp;#39;s past use of ma... NH mayor targets marijuana sentencing reform supporter; HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maga.rechnungsprogramm-24.info/did-you-know-it-was-so-easy-to-get-marijuana-from-a-doctor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/115058-h-r-5843-act-remove-federal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/commentary/2280947</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Garden&amp;#39;s Cure </name>
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This page shows where this bill is at as it progresses, the links of the analysis are very interesting. The first one is a good read. HR 5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gardenscure.com/420/latest-news/115058-h-r-5843-act-remove-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Hashshashin</title>
    <link href="http://forums.myspace.com/p/3992404/44141125.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewpost#44141125" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/commentary/2269897</id>
    <updated>2008-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>General </name>
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Less Debilitating. Please write your Federal Representative and convince them to support HR 5843-the pot decrim bill, so we can have a Federal pot policy that reflects the Truth. https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml God Bless.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.myspace.com/p/3992404/44141125.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewpost#44141125&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://saadhasablog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/2260299</id>
    <updated>2008-05-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Blog </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 also known as The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 is a bill in the House of Representatives which would get rid of any penalties for possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana or would allow a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saadhasablog.blogspot.com/2008/05/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <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,2008-05-28:/commentary/2247297</id>
    <updated>2008-05-28T00:00:00Z</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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://woip.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/commentary/2227085</id>
    <updated>2008-05-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VoIP </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults. Prohibits the imposition of any penalty under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use or for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://woip.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 Could end the Wasteful War on Drugs</title>
    <link href="http://sammyfrancisculture.com/?p=15" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/commentary/2318204</id>
    <updated>2008-05-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>sammyfrancisculture.com </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 is described as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;*. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sammyfrancisculture.com/?p=15&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <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,2008-05-20:/commentary/2219482</id>
    <updated>2008-05-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Madison NORML </name>
    </author>
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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>
  </entry>
  <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/3119378</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T14:08:30Z</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 ...  to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt;&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>420 Magazine - International Hemp News &amp;amp; Facts</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/76013-420-magazine-international-hemp-news-facts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/2204787</id>
    <updated>2008-05-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
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Lawmakers Give Broad Support To Bill That Would Allow Growing Hemp With legalization, passage of : / 1 . HR5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act (Introduced in House) / and / 2 . HR5843 Act to Remove Federal . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/76013-420-magazine-international-hemp-news-facts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Considers Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://jacksoncountydemocraticcommittee.org/blog/?p=138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/3104978</id>
    <updated>2008-05-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The JCDC BLOG </name>
    </author>
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Every morning I glance at the top twenty list of most viewed bills at Open Congress. I think that list alerts me to what bills are hot. The list also tells me what people across the country find important. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jacksoncountydemocraticcommittee.org/blog/?p=138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Attention all Stoners, Straight Edgers and Lovers of Liberty</title>
    <link href="http://thumbjig.blogspot.com/2008/05/attention-all-stoners-straight-edgers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/2196676</id>
    <updated>2008-05-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thumb Jig </name>
    </author>
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As a constituent and concerned citizen I am writing to you in regards to HR 5843, the &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana&amp;quot; and HR 5842, the &amp;quot;Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act&amp;quot;, currently in the House of&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thumbjig.blogspot.com/2008/05/attention-all-stoners-straight-edgers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medical Marijuana Law For North Carolina</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/north-carolina-nc/155667-medical-marijuana-law-north-carolina.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/commentary/2194137</id>
    <updated>2008-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 would decriminalize possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana. Ask your congressional representative to support HR 5843 and the Hinchey Amendment It is important to find out how your representative voted last year on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/north-carolina-nc/155667-medical-marijuana-law-north-carolina.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 - Please send this to everyone you know.</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/political_opinion/HR_5843_Please_send_this_to_everyone_you_know" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-11:/commentary/2189230</id>
    <updated>2008-05-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
    </author>
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This is a call to write your congress people about the bill to remove federal penalties for marijuana use by responsible adults.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/political_opinion/HR_5843_Please_send_this_to_everyone_you_know&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A discussion about HR 5843 on a forum</title>
    <link href="http://oflifeandliberty.blogspot.com/2008/05/discussion-about-hr-5843-on-forum.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/2210696</id>
    <updated>2008-05-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Of Life and Liberty </name>
    </author>
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Here&amp;#39;s a link to a discussion that I&amp;#39;ve been having on the Indie Talk 110 forum. Chime in...say your piece.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oflifeandliberty.blogspot.com/2008/05/discussion-about-hr-5843-on-forum.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Never Thought I Would Be the Guy Writing to His Congressman to ...</title>
    <link href="http://michaelianblack.typepad.com/blog/2008/05/i-never-thought.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/2179894</id>
    <updated>2008-05-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael Ian Black </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Recently I read a newspaper article about HR5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Marijuana Use by Responsible Adults (read full text of the bill here). Basically it says you can have 100 grams or less pot for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michaelianblack.typepad.com/blog/2008/05/i-never-thought.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An interesting Letter from my Congressman</title>
    <link href="http://www.yahooka.com/forum/cannabis-activism/137452-interesting-letter-my-congressman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/2182941</id>
    <updated>2008-05-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>YaHooka Forums </name>
    </author>
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A couple of weeks ago I sent my congressman an email in support of HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.&amp;quot; Yesterday I received this interesting email in response. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yahooka.com/forum/cannabis-activism/137452-interesting-letter-my-congressman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Decriminalizing marijuana - It&amp;#39;s about time!</title>
    <link href="http://mythandhope.blogspot.com/2008/05/decriminalizing-marijuana-its-about.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2172908</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contextual Criticism </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 was co-sponsored by Representatives Ron Paul (R-Tx) and William Lacy (D-MO) and &amp;quot;would eliminate all federal penalties, including arrest, jail time, and civil fines, prohibiting the personal use and possession of up to 100 grams ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mythandhope.blogspot.com/2008/05/decriminalizing-marijuana-its-about.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What is your take on HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=521228&amp;amp;goto=newpost" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2195654</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student Doctor Network Forums </name>
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Forum: Pre-Pharmacy Posted By: Sparda29 Post Time: 05-08-2008 at 06:19 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=521228&amp;amp;goto=newpost&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What is your take on HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=521228" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/2176986</id>
    <updated>2008-05-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student Doctor Network Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=521228&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <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,2008-05-07:/commentary/2168388</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas NORML </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barney Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s, HR 5843, which would decriminalize up to 3.5 ounces of marijuana for adults as well as the not-for-profit transfer of up to 1 ounce. The &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible ...&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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>News Updates</title>
    <link href="http://scoop51.livejournal.com/212726.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/2165777</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>From the Grassy Knoll </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, cosponsored by Reps. Ron Paul (R-TX) and William Lacy Clay (D-MO), would eliminate all federal penalties, including arrest, jail time, and civil fines, prohibiting the personal use and possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scoop51.livejournal.com/212726.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comment on More on HR 5843 by Someone</title>
    <link href="http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/more-on-hr-5843/#comment-57947" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2165942</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Comments for Later On </name>
    </author>
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There are actually at least 13 states that have &#226;&#8364;&#339;decriminalized&#226;&#8364;* possession of marijuana for personal use. Missing from the list is West Virginia where first offence for up to 15 grams is a no arrest ticket of $100.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/more-on-hr-5843/#comment-57947&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decriminalizing Marijuana Use One Step At a Time</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75685-decriminalizing-marijuana-use-one-step-time.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2164098</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, known as the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana&#226;&#8364;* or HR 5843, was introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D &#226;&#8364;&#8220; MA) and is co-sponsored by Representative Ron Paul (R &#226;&#8364;&#8220; TX). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75685-decriminalizing-marijuana-use-one-step-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Global Marijuana Marches 2008 - New Sense of Urgency</title>
    <link href="http://cannabistv.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/global-marijuana-marches-2008-new-sense-of-urgency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2164061</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis TV Vlog </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 - &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;&#339;, which would end DEA &#226;&#8364;&#339;raids&#226;&#8364;* on buyer&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s cooperatives and patients in states that have legalized Cannabis for medicine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cannabistv.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/global-marijuana-marches-2008-new-sense-of-urgency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decriminalizing marijuana use one step at a time</title>
    <link href="http://cannazine.co.uk/cannabis-news/united-states/decriminalizing-marijuana-use-one-step-at-a-time.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/2162085</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canna Zine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill, known as the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana&#226;&#8364;* or HR 5843, was introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D &#226;&#8364;&#8220; MA) and is co-sponsored by Representative Ron Paul (R &#226;&#8364;&#8220; TX). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cannazine.co.uk/cannabis-news/united-states/decriminalizing-marijuana-use-one-step-at-a-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lacy Clay &amp;amp; Ron Paul Co-Sponsor Marijuana Legalization Bill</title>
    <link href="http://mopns.com/2008/05/05/lacy-clay-ron-paul-co-sponsor-marijuana-legalization-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/2158928</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Missouri Political News Service </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 2008, that address federal penalties for possession of marijuana and the use of medical marijuana, respectively. HR 5843, cosponsored by Reps. Ron Paul (R-TX) and William Lacy Clay (D-MO), would eliminate all federal penalties, [. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mopns.com/2008/05/05/lacy-clay-ron-paul-co-sponsor-marijuana-legalization-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here are some useful tools so you won&#8217;t be a tool!</title>
    <link href="http://www.dorkdestroyer.com/?p=41" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2165404</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T08:15:56Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>dorkdestroyer &#187; home</name>
    </author>
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 Lookie how easy it is to participate in yer own democracy!I mean, it&#8217;ll return your phone call and everything&#8230;  http://committeecaller.com/  keep an eye on legislation at the MPP  And let&#8217;s send Mr. Barney Frank a big thank you!  *if you&#8217;re going &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dorkdestroyer.com/?p=41&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Supporters Rally for Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75625-supporters-rally-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2153238</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75625-supporters-rally-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>420 Magazine - International Cannabis News</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/75616-420-magazine-international-cannabis-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2150915</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Lawmakers Give Broad Support To Bill That Would Allow Growing Hemp With legalization, passage of : / 1 . HR5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act (Introduced in House) / and / 2 . HR5843 Act to Remove Federal . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/general-420-talk/75616-420-magazine-international-cannabis-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CO : Supporters rally for marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/99032-co-supporters-rally-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/2160238</id>
    <updated>2008-05-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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://www.marijuana.com/drug-war-headline-news/99032-co-supporters-rally-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Would You Inhale If It Were Legal For Personal&#160;Use?</title>
    <link href="http://dissfunktional.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/would-you-inhale-if-it-were-legal-for-personal-use/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/2725161</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T07:22:20Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DISSFUNKTIONAL.wordpress.com</name>
    </author>
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We just might find out. Marijuana. The possession, use, ...  Ron Paul  Texas-14 . April 17, 2008, Rep Barney Frank and Rep Ron Paul introduced bill&#160; &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dissfunktional.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/would-you-inhale-if-it-were-legal-for-personal-use/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://fakucu57.blogspot.com/2008/05/marijuana-use.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/2223099</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fakucu57 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Marijuana Use And Effects HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. read more | digg story. Effects of marijuana-use not as harmful as alcohol 04-29-08|Kansas State Collegian|By Adam ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fakucu57.blogspot.com/2008/05/marijuana-use.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Pot Ever Be Legal in This Schizoid Country?</title>
    <link href="http://kennysideshow.blogspot.com/2008/05/will-pot-ever-be-legal-in-this-schizoid.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/2150487</id>
    <updated>2008-05-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kenny&amp;#39;s sideshow </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, sponsored by Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Tex., would eliminate federal penalties for possession of less than 100 grams or for the nonprofit transfer of less than one ounce between adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kennysideshow.blogspot.com/2008/05/will-pot-ever-be-legal-in-this-schizoid.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR5843 - Act to Remove Fedral Penalties for Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Fedral_Penalties_for_Marijuana_Use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2144271</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Fedral_Penalties_for_Marijuana_Use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will Pot Ever Be Legal in This Schizoid Country?</title>
    <link href="http://nevadathunder.com/?p=5397" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2144249</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Thunder </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, sponsored by Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Tex., would eliminate federal penalties for possession of less than 100 grams or for the nonprofit transfer of less than one ounce between adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nevadathunder.com/?p=5397&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Re: HUGE NEWS!!!</title>
    <link href="http://skemp.tribe.net/thread/80dfbf2a-c038-4f35-9db1-0edfc9727731#26f8e2ed-5f15-472b-b68d-c815e6d557e3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/2143367</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tribe.net: cannabis club </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tribe is shitty when it comes to C&amp;amp;P stuff. Here is the link to HR 5843: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280301&amp;amp;type=CO Here is the link to HR 5842: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=11280351&amp;amp;type=CO.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://skemp.tribe.net/thread/80dfbf2a-c038-4f35-9db1-0edfc9727731#26f8e2ed-5f15-472b-b68d-c815e6d557e3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>USA : Will Pot Ever Be Legal in This Schizoid Country?</title>
    <link href="http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=130688" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2135713</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UK420 News/Politics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, sponsored by Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Ron Paul (R-Tex.), would eliminate federal penalties for possession of less than 100 grams or for the nonprofit transfer of less than one ounce between adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=130688&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - Blog articles for HR5843</title>
    <link href="http://ab5tract.tumblr.com/post/33470847" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2147696</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>5ab5traction5 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
OpenCongress - Blog articles for HR5843: Didn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t know there was a marijuana decriminalization bill in Congressional committee, did you? &#226;&#8364;&#339;HR5843: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for&#226;&#8364;&#166;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ab5tract.tumblr.com/post/33470847&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://robalini.blogspot.com/2008/05/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/2142437</id>
    <updated>2008-05-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Konformist Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robalini.blogspot.com/2008/05/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Probably Already Posted But HR 5843 Here We GO!</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/228698-probably-already-posted-but-h-r-5843-here-we-go.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/2130670</id>
    <updated>2008-04-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Check This out... http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills...l#usercomments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/228698-probably-already-posted-but-h-r-5843-here-we-go.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell Your Representative to Support HR 5843!</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/recreational-marijuana-use/228561-tell-your-representative-support-h-r-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2128614</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/aler...280301&amp;amp;type=CO I realize this belongs in the &amp;quot;legalization&amp;quot; threads, but I figured this was important, and this thread gets more views.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/recreational-marijuana-use/228561-tell-your-representative-support-h-r-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>May 3RD: IMPORTANT: Support Ron Paul&amp;#39;s Bill at Huge Marijuana ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=135024" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2130671</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=135024&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Medicinal Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://forums.enturbulation.org/10-off-topic/medicinal-marijuana-11640/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2127792</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Enturbulation.org Activism Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act has been introduced and would make it legal on the federal level. Doctors would be able to prescribe instead of just recommend. If you are interested in supporting it you ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.enturbulation.org/10-off-topic/medicinal-marijuana-11640/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843: The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use ...</title>
    <link href="http://thelastmovement.blogspot.com/2008/04/hr-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2126161</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Movement </name>
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Washington Watch reports:HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thelastmovement.blogspot.com/2008/04/hr-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No Stance on Medical Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://spinalsam.blogspot.com/2008/04/no-stance-on-medical-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2130664</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>spinalsam </name>
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The other Bill HR 5843 was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and it would decriminalize marijuana for adults. The Bill would end federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana. The Bill allows for the personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spinalsam.blogspot.com/2008/04/no-stance-on-medical-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of ...</title>
    <link href="http://pendulumswung.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/hr-5843-to-eliminate-most-federal-penalties-for-possession-of-marijuana-for-personal-use-and-for-other-purposes-govtrackus/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/commentary/2135564</id>
    <updated>2008-04-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pendulum Swung Weblog </name>
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HR 5843: To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes (GovTrack.us). Blogged with the Flock Browser.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pendulumswung.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/hr-5843-to-eliminate-most-federal-penalties-for-possession-of-marijuana-for-personal-use-and-for-other-purposes-govtrackus/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Best Articles from the Top Sites</title>
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 White House Must Resolve E-Mail Backup 'Ambiguity' &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt; Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use How to quit Assassin&#180;s Creed in 11 simple steps Dreamliner to Have 23-Inch Displays &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.besttopsites.com/archives/04-01-2008_04-30-2008.html#97&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>agent229 @ 2008-04-28T11:33:00</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2121724</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>empty pages </name>
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As you know, HR 5843 would eliminate any penalty for possession of marijuana for personal use. I am opposed to the legalization of marijuana, heroin, and other currently illegal drugs. I support stronger enforcement of our drug laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agent229.livejournal.com/398203.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Marijuana Decriminalization - HR 5843 in Politics &amp;amp; Government</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalcrossfire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=103761" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2120901</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Political Crossfire Forums </name>
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Register666666, 28/04/08 (7 Replies)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalcrossfire.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=103761&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://diceclay.blogspot.com/2008/04/hr-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2126156</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>diceclay </name>
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HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://diceclay.blogspot.com/2008/04/hr-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is the DEA&amp;#39;s Reefer Madness About to End?</title>
    <link href="http://www.brendastardom.com/arch.asp?ArchID=1314" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/2126404</id>
    <updated>2008-04-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BrendaStardom.com </name>
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I got high reading about a bill, &amp;quot;HR 5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. It states the bill would get rid of most Federal penalties for personal possession. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendastardom.com/arch.asp?ArchID=1314&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://wtfurls.com/world-news/126/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117313</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T19:27:59Z</updated>
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&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt; Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana&#160;Use  H.R. 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use.  Posted 3 hours ago | Categories Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wtfurls.com/world-news/126/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://www.ping-blog.net/index.php/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2116026</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T13:20:44Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ping-Blog.net &#187; Federal &#187; World News by Ping Blog</name>
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 H.R. 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ping-blog.net/index.php/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843: End Marijuana Prohibition</title>
    <link href="http://zaphodforpresident.com/2008/04/27/hr-5843-end-marijuana-prohibition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2116629</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zaphod for President </name>
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What do you think? Should the US Congress legalize marijuana for responsible adults? Here are three practical reasons to support this bill, even if you think pot is a terrible drug:. Drug dealers don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t check ID. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zaphodforpresident.com/2008/04/27/hr-5843-end-marijuana-prohibition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Re: HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=7087.msg36040#msg36040" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117318</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ThirdEyeConcept.Com </name>
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I agree. Personally, I think its an invasion of privacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=7087.msg36040#msg36040&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://truthfeeds.com/Daily-News/80455/HR5843-Act-to-Remove-Federal-Penalties-Marijuana-Use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2188653</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth Feeds Most Popular Stories </name>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. [via http://digg.com]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truthfeeds.com/Daily-News/80455/HR5843-Act-to-Remove-Federal-Penalties-Marijuana-Use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Re: HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=7087.msg36041#msg36041" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2198685</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>thirdeyeconcept.Com </name>
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I agree, if a company is going to dictate what I do in my &amp;quot;free time&amp;quot;. They should have to compensate me for that time as well. I have no problem if they want to test to find out if I am high, or drunk at work....thats fine. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php?topic=7087.msg36041#msg36041&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Disinfo.com - H.R. 5843: The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.disinfo.com/content/story.php?title=H-R--5843-Act-to-Remove-Federal-Penalties--Personal-Use-Marijuana" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/3801156</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Washington Watch reports:HR 5843 is described as an.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.disinfo.com/content/story.php?title=H-R--5843-Act-to-Remove-Federal-Penalties--Personal-Use-Marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;HR 5843 is described as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2120905</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;HR 5843 is described as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;*. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://metaedit.tumblr.com/post/33063999&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Right Now in America</title>
    <link href="http://millsriverliberal.blogspot.com/2008/04/right-now-in-america.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2120903</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mills River Progressive </name>
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I hope you will join me in supporting the first marijuana de-criminalization legislation introduced in more than twenty years, HR 5843. At the link below, you can send a message of support to your congressional representative. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://millsriverliberal.blogspot.com/2008/04/right-now-in-america.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 5843 - Decriminalizes Personal Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/HR_5843_Decriminalizes_Personal_Marijuana_Use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117322</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* sponsored by US Rep. Frank (D-Mass.), would eliminate federal penalties for the possession or not-for-profit transfer of small amounts of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/HR_5843_Decriminalizes_Personal_Marijuana_Use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://www.maga.es15.info/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. mehr&#226;&#8364;&#166; Related Posts. NH mayor targets marijuana sentencing reform supporter. Most Americans agree penalties for small marijuana violations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.maga.es15.info/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://digg.originalsignal.com/article/64773/h-r-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117310</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
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washingtonwatch.com &#226;&#8364;&#8221;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.originalsignal.com/article/64773/h-r-5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote Yes For HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/recreational-marijuana-use/227981-vote-yes-h-r-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117309</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
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HR 5843 is The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Visit the bottom link to cast vote and read others opionions. Let our voices be heard. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/recreational-marijuana-use/227981-vote-yes-h-r-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/politics/68836-h-r-5843-act-remove.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-27:/commentary/2117307</id>
    <updated>2008-04-27T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
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WashingtonWatch.com - HR 5843, The Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults It&amp;#39;s about time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/politics/68836-h-r-5843-act-remove.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://politikly.com/2008/04/26/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-26:/commentary/2113274</id>
    <updated>2008-04-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>politikly.com </name>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. You must be kidding me - So far I can&amp;#39;t see anything helpful about alcohol and weed or drug usage OF ANY KIND - II did my best to use them all! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politikly.com/2008/04/26/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-26:/commentary/2112088</id>
    <updated>2008-04-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House) HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75426-act-remove-federal-penalties-personal-use-marijuana-responsible-adul.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul Proposes to Legalize Marijuana - ACT NOW AND CALL ...</title>
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HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=134590&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2008-04-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (Introduced in House) HR 5843 IH 110th CONGRESS 2d Session HR 5843 To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/international-cannabis-news/75426-act-remove-federal-penalties-personal-use-marijuana-responsible-adult.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill to Legalize Marijuana Offered in US House</title>
    <link href="http://addiction-dirkh.blogspot.com/2008/04/bill-to-legalize-marijuana-offered-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2008-04-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Nobody expects it to pass except its most ardent enthusiasts, but HR 5843, a bill &amp;quot;To Eliminate Most Federal Penalties for Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use, and for Other Purposes,&amp;quot; sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://addiction-dirkh.blogspot.com/2008/04/bill-to-legalize-marijuana-offered-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Stop Reefer Madness</title>
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    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Congressmen Barney Frank and Ron Paul have introduced the first marijuana decriminalization legislation in a generation - HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008.&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmictap.com/help-stop-reefer-madness/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2185226</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk About Politics Today </name>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. del.icio.us Reddit Slashdot Digg Facebook Technorati Google StumbleUpon Windows Live Tailrank Furl Netscape Yahoo BlinkList Feed Me Links ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.talkpoliticstoday.com/2008/04/25/hr5843-act-to-remove-federal-penalties-marijuana-use/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HB 5843</title>
    <link href="http://skeptacles.blogspot.com/2008/04/hb-5843.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2110664</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Skeptacles </name>
    </author>
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I am writing to ask that you fully support your colleagues, Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul, and their &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;, HR 5843. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://skeptacles.blogspot.com/2008/04/hb-5843.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Act To Remove Federal Penalties For Personal Use Of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.smokedot.org/08/04/25/act-to-remove-federal-penalties-for-personal-use-of-marijuana" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2109983</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Smokedot </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 is described as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. The bill has been introduced by US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and co-sponsored by US Presidential candidate Ron Paul ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smokedot.org/08/04/25/act-to-remove-federal-penalties-for-personal-use-of-marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NORML&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Weekly Legislative Round Up</title>
    <link href="http://blog.norml.org/2008/04/25/normls-weekly-legislative-round-up-6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2109982</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NORML Blog </name>
    </author>
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The measure, HR 5843, known as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years. Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pending bill, co-sponsored by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.norml.org/2008/04/25/normls-weekly-legislative-round-up-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties Marijuana Use</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Federal_Penalties_Marijuana_Use" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2112081</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/H_R_5843_Act_to_Remove_Federal_Penalties_Marijuana_Use&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>URGENT!: Support Bill HR 5843!! Legalize Personal Use of Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://www.shoutwire.com/comments/153806/URGENT_Support_Bill_H_R_5843_Legalize_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/2114546</id>
    <updated>2008-04-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ShoutWire.com </name>
    </author>
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shoutwire.com/comments/153806/URGENT_Support_Bill_H_R_5843_Legalize_Personal_Use_of_Marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59338" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2102838</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MotownSports.com Message Board - Political... </name>
    </author>
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Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use at the Federal level. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.motownsports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59338&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>jayyy @ 2008-04-24T02:35:00</title>
    <link href="http://jayyy.livejournal.com/363785.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2098932</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Plastic Fantastic Madison Avenue Scenes! </name>
    </author>
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Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jayyy.livejournal.com/363785.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in House</title>
    <link href="http://www.420magazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75359" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2103755</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>420 Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The other bill, the Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults (HR 5843) would eliminate federal penalties for the possession of small amounts (up to 100 grams) or not-for-profit transfer of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.420magazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75359&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Freedom Friday</title>
    <link href="http://www.mocommonsense.com/jdub/2008/04/freedom-friday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2106759</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>J-Dub! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul have introduced HR 5843,the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. It&amp;#39;s about time we abandon senseless policy and embraced a new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mocommonsense.com/jdub/2008/04/freedom-friday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two medical marijuana bills introduced in House</title>
    <link href="http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/154680-two-medical-marijuana-bills-introduced-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/2100690</id>
    <updated>2008-04-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cannabis.com Forums Message Boards - Medical... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults ( HR 5843 ) would eliminate federal penalties for the possession of small amounts ( up to 100 grams ) or not-for-profit transfer of small amounts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-news/154680-two-medical-marijuana-bills-introduced-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Some Legislators Already Comply</title>
    <link href="http://legislativeaccountability.org/2008/04/23/some-legislators-already-comply/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090158</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>legislativeaccountability.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5767 by Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 5771 by Michael McCaul (R-TX); HR 5842 by Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 5843 by Barney Frank (D-MA). HR 5842 and HR 5843 do violate the &#226;&#8364;&#339;known by number only, not by name&#226;&#8364;* clause, but removing their Short ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislativeaccountability.org/2008/04/23/some-legislators-already-comply/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No More Marijuana Arrests</title>
    <link href="http://thinkoutsidethecage2.blogspot.com/2008/04/no-more-marijuana-arrests.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090157</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Think Outside the Cage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkoutsidethecage2.blogspot.com/2008/04/no-more-marijuana-arrests.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No More Marijuana Arrests</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/news/member/487650578/719615" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2098934</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 5843, the &amp;quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&amp;quot; to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Submitted by Nancy Gray to Society &amp;amp; Culture | Note-it! | Add a Comment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/news/member/487650578/719615&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843 by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)</title>
    <link href="http://www.dallasdancemusic.com/forums/awareness-politics/257499-support-h-r-5843-rep-barney-frank-d-ma-rep-ron-paul-r-tx.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090166</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Dance Music - Dallas nightlife,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dallasdancemusic.com/forums/awareness-politics/257499-support-h-r-5843-rep-barney-frank-d-ma-rep-ron-paul-r-tx.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marijuana decriminalization legislation HR5843 in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/politics/Marijuana_decriminalization_legislation_H_R_5843_in_Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2161752</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg RSS News Search for Ron Paul </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/Marijuana_decriminalization_legislation_H_R_5843_in_Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More on HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/more-on-hr-5843/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090266</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Later On </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/more-on-hr-5843/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frank and Paul need help!</title>
    <link href="http://humboldtlib.blogspot.com/2008/04/frank-and-paul-need-help.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090267</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred&amp;#39;s Humboldt Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Speaking of marijuana, I was just checking on the status of HR 5843. That&amp;#39;s the bill Rep. Barney Frank introduced in congress that will eliminate federal penalties for personal possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humboldtlib.blogspot.com/2008/04/frank-and-paul-need-help.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>maruta_us @ 2008-04-23T15:31:00</title>
    <link href="http://maruta-us.livejournal.com/79317.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2150488</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blocks of Wood </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &amp;quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&amp;quot; which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maruta-us.livejournal.com/79317.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help End Marijuana Arrests</title>
    <link href="http://weendotnetforum16662.yuku.com/topic/10905" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090268</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEEN FORUM - (General Discussions) </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &amp;quot;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&amp;quot; which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weendotnetforum16662.yuku.com/topic/10905&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Argentina Entra En Raz&#195;&#179;n (Y los Gringos Comienzan a Hacerlo)</title>
    <link href="http://blogdeblogsmx.blogspot.com/2008/04/argentina-entra-en-razn-y-los-gringos.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2090269</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>::: Blogs en Resistencia de M&#233;xico </name>
    </author>
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El representante Barney Frank (D-MA) y Ron Paul (R-TX) presentaron la iniciativa HR 5843 titulada &amp;quot;Ley para el Uso Personal de la Mariguana por Adultos Responsables de 2008&amp;quot; que despenalizar&#195;&#161; la posesi&#195;&#179;n de mariguana para consumo ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogdeblogsmx.blogspot.com/2008/04/argentina-entra-en-razn-y-los-gringos.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.volconvo.com/forums/politics-government/21601-h-r-5843-personal-use-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/2094744</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Volconvo Debate Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced HR 5843, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,&#226;&#8364;* which would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use. Please urge your representative to support this important ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.volconvo.com/forums/politics-government/21601-h-r-5843-personal-use-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/67530-support-h-r-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2090154</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Follow the directions in the link to send a letter to your representative to support HR 5843 &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot;. NORML -- House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/67530-support-h-r-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One small step for stoners...</title>
    <link href="http://authorizemaryjane.blogspot.com/2008/04/one-small-step-for-stoners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2090161</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Authorize Marijuana </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to NORML, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Frank and Paul have introduced HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults to the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://authorizemaryjane.blogspot.com/2008/04/one-small-step-for-stoners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s the real deal with marijuana?</title>
    <link href="http://peaceandintelligence.blogspot.com/2008/04/whats-real-deal-with-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2109332</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peace and Intelligence - Keeping Our Own Council </name>
    </author>
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I urge you to support House Bill HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#732;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;&#8482;. (You can contact the office of your US Representative directly dialing the Congressional Switchboard at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peaceandintelligence.blogspot.com/2008/04/whats-real-deal-with-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Deal or no deal president bush</title>
    <link href="http://theprincesnothing.sosay.com/2008/04/23/deal-or-no-deal-president-bush/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2114552</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Prince&amp;#39;s Nothing </name>
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I know 4/20 was yesterday, but it still seems worth pointing gout that Barney Frank (D-MA) recently introduced HR 5843, a bill to remove all Federal penalties for the possession or not-for-profit transfer of small amounts of marijuana. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theprincesnothing.sosay.com/2008/04/23/deal-or-no-deal-president-bush/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill introduced to remove personal marijuana usage penalties</title>
    <link href="http://legalnugs.com/uncategorized/bill-introduced-to-remove-personal-marijuana-usage-penalties/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2090160</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.legalnugs.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul.&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalnugs.com/uncategorized/bill-introduced-to-remove-personal-marijuana-usage-penalties/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House of Representatives to Consider Cannabis Decriminalization</title>
    <link href="http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f12/house-representatives-consider-cannabis-decriminalization-438011/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/commentary/2090156</id>
    <updated>2008-04-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SRT Forums - SRT4, SRT6, SRT8, SRT10 &amp;amp;... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NORML is pleased to report that HR 5843, an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&amp;quot; has been inroduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f12/house-representatives-consider-cannabis-decriminalization-438011/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hr 5843 Facebook Group Made!!! Join The Fight!</title>
    <link href="http://forum.grasscity.com/general/226408-hr-5843-facebook-group-made-join-fight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/2086022</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grasscity.com Forums </name>
    </author>
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FACEBOOK GROUP HAS BEEN MADE Sorry if these seems like spam, im just trying to draw some attention because i just made afacebook group for this bill, and i ask that EVERYBODY WHO HAS A FACEBOOK JOINS! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forum.grasscity.com/general/226408-hr-5843-facebook-group-made-join-fight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA FOR ADULTS!</title>
    <link href="http://whengovfailsus.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!78164F7F29F1E23B!2359.entry" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/2086026</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LET NOT AMERICA FAIL US! </name>
    </author>
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I urge you to support House Bill HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#732;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&#226;&#8364;&#8482;. (You can contact the office of your US Representative directly dialing the Congressional Switchboard at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whengovfailsus.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!78164F7F29F1E23B!2359.entry&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Barney Frank Really a Libertarian?</title>
    <link href="http://delawarecurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2008/04/is-barney-frank-really-libertarian.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/2086025</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Delaware Curmudgeon </name>
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Now, the dynamic duo are at it again, as the sole sponsors of The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008 (HR 5843), which would greatly decriminalize the personal use of marijuana. Frank says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://delawarecurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2008/04/is-barney-frank-really-libertarian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell Congress to re-legalize marijuana, 4/21</title>
    <link href="http://durhamspark.blogspot.com/2008/04/tell-congress-to-re-legalize-marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/commentary/2086023</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Durham Spark - Durham, North Carolina, USA </name>
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Below is a message I received from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.norml.org) asking people to contact their Representative on Monday in support of HR 5843 (Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://durhamspark.blogspot.com/2008/04/tell-congress-to-re-legalize-marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://digg.com/health/Bill_HR_5843_to_Eliminate_Federal_Penalties_for_Marijuana" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2082357</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digg / upcoming </name>
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Congressman Barney Frank is making good on his promise on Bill Maher&amp;#39;s HBO show Real Time, he stated &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m going to file a bill as soon as we go back to remove all federal penalties for the possession or use of small amounts of marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/health/Bill_HR_5843_to_Eliminate_Federal_Penalties_for_Marijuana&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for Marijuana</title>
    <link href="http://health.todaynominated.com/2008/04/20/bill-hr-5843-to-eliminate-federal-penalties-for-marijuana/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2112082</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health News </name>
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Congressman Barney Frank is making good on his promise on Bill Maher&amp;#39;s HBO show Real Time, he stated &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m going to file a bill as soon as we go back to remove all federal penalties for the possession or use of small amounts of marijuana ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://health.todaynominated.com/2008/04/20/bill-hr-5843-to-eliminate-federal-penalties-for-marijuana/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>420 pics designed to make you envious</title>
    <link href="http://isthatawetnaporacondom.blogspot.com/2008/04/420-pics-designed-to-make-you-envious.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2082360</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Is that a wet-nap or a condom? </name>
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The measure, HR 5843, known as an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years. Frank&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pending bill, co-sponsored by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://isthatawetnaporacondom.blogspot.com/2008/04/420-pics-designed-to-make-you-envious.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Introduced</title>
    <link href="http://ekbtv.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-marijuana-decriminalization.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2082358</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Global Illumination Council </name>
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The measure, HR 5843, known as an &amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&amp;quot; is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years. &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s time for the politicians to catch .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ekbtv.blogspot.com/2008/04/federal-marijuana-decriminalization.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s April 20th, So Let&amp;#39;s Discuss HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/20/43339/0826" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2082356</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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HR 5843 was introduced into the house on 4/17/08, and I&amp;#39;ll be one of the first to say, &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s about time!&amp;quot; HR 5843 is referred to as &amp;quot;An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.&amp;quot; ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/20/43339/0826&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cannabis: neuer Vorstoss im US-Kongress</title>
    <link href="http://pjwassermann.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/cannabis-neuer-vorstoss-im-us-kongress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2079580</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PJ Wassermann&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m writing today to urge your support for HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#339;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,&#226;&#8364;* which seeks to eliminate federal penalties for the possession and non-for-profit distribution ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pjwassermann.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/cannabis-neuer-vorstoss-im-us-kongress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help!! Support HR 5843!!</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/66836-help-support-h-r-5843-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/2079571</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marijuana Growing </name>
    </author>
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&amp;quot;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults&amp;quot; First time in 24 years... This is huge but it&amp;#39;s not going to happen unless we push the bill through. Doesn&amp;#39;t matter if you smoke or even agree with it .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollitup.org/legalization-marijuana/66836-help-support-h-r-5843-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Frank Drafts Bill HR 5843 to Eliminate Federal Penalties for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Frank-Drafts-Bill-HR-5843-to-Eliminate-Federal-Penalties-for-the-Personal-Use-of-Marijuana.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-20:/commentary/3914643</id>
    <updated>2008-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JustGetThere </name>
    </author>
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Congressman Barney Frank is making good on his promise on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justgetthere.us/blog/archives/Frank-Drafts-Bill-HR-5843-to-Eliminate-Federal-Penalties-for-the-Personal-Use-of-Marijuana.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5843/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/2082361</id>
    <updated>2008-04-19T23:44:26Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
    </author>
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&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.5843&lt;/strong&gt;   To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.  introduced Apr. 16, 2008   22 posts  &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>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Federal Decriminalization, HR 5843</title>
    <link href="http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f9/federal-decriminalization-h-r-5843-a-121325/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/2079577</id>
    <updated>2008-04-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Acura Legend &amp;amp; Acura RL Forum </name>
    </author>
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I can&amp;#39;t believe nobody has posted about this yet! Two bills have been introduced to congress as of April 17. The first wants to federally decriminalize marijuana and the second wants to protect legal medical users under state laws ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f9/federal-decriminalization-h-r-5843-a-121325/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>4/20--it happens 367 times this year</title>
    <link href="http://theorphanageandyou.blogspot.com/2008/04/420-it-happens-367-times-this-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-19:/commentary/2079572</id>
    <updated>2008-04-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>today&amp;#39;s sermonette </name>
    </author>
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This legislation is now pending before Congress as House Bill HR 5843, an &#226;&#8364;&#732;Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Yes indeed, for the first time in more than two decades, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theorphanageandyou.blogspot.com/2008/04/420-it-happens-367-times-this-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 5843 Personal Marijuana use federal penalty remov