H.R.2306 - Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011

To limit the application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marihuana, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Popular: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To limit the application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marihuana, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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04/20/12
On 4/20: 5 champions of marijuana legalization

In June of 2011, Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced the bill H.R. 2306 ” Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011.” Now that’s bipartisanship, folks! Almost immediately, Lamar Smith, a social conservative from

Source: Death and Taxes
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04/10/12
Ted Hightide writes Candidate Elizabeth Warren on marijuana legalization

It's as though we've learned nothing. So which side are you on? Do you support the intent of H.R. 2306, the Paul - Frank Bill, that would permit the states individually to regulate cannabis, as they do now for alcohol? Do you at least recognize ...

Source: Salon
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03/02/12
States Consider Deregulating Marijuana; Pressure Congress to Consider Federal Legislation

Generally, when federal and state laws collide, federal law wins. Initiatives by Congressmen to Pass H.R. 2306 However, a bill currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress would change this. Instead of fully legalizing marijuana, H.R. 2306 aims to ..

Source: PR-USA.net
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03/01/12
SOPA author’s refusal to hear marijuana bill angers activists

“We would like to have a hearing for H.R. 2306, which would effectively allow each state to have their own laws regarding marijuana and cannabis. We want a debate with professionals in all fields. Giving this resolution a fair hearing will ...

Source: Raw Story
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02/29/12
States Consider Deregulating Marijuana; Pressure Congress to Consider Federal Legislation

Generally, when federal and state laws collide, federal law wins. Initiatives by Congressmen to Pass H.R. 2306 However, a bill currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress would change this. Instead of fully legalizing marijuana, H.R. 2306 aims to ..

Source: 24-7PressRelease.com
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01/30/12
The Future of Pot: Is Legalization Around the Corner In Colorado and Washington?

The odds of this changing in the near future look extremely slim. Last June, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011. It would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/30/12
The Future of Pot: Is Legalization Around the Corner In Colorado and Washington?

The odds of this changing in the near future look extremely slim. Last June, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011. It would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/30/12
The Future of Pot: Is Legalization Around the Corner In Colorado and Washington State?

The odds of this changing in the near future look extremely slim. Last June, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011. It would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/30/12
The Future of Pot: Is Legalization Around the Corner In Colorado and Washington?

The odds of this changing in the near future look extremely slim. Last June, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011. It would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/29/12
Mark Lenz: The newest age of prohibition

The U.S. House could pass a bill such as the already introduced HR 2306, the Senate could introduce and pass its own version, and the president could sign it. Then, states could determine what level of regulation and taxation they desire — a ...

Source: Daily Telegram
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01/26/12
Unite to end federal marijuana prohibition

Please consider joining me in demanding that 2012 be the year that we end the nightmare of marijuana prohibition by enacting HR 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep.

Source: Eureka Times-Standard
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01/26/12
Unite to end federal marijuana prohibition

Please consider joining me in demanding that 2012 be the year that we end the nightmare of marijuana prohibition by enacting HR 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep.

Source: Eureka Times-Standard
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01/25/12
Largest U.S. Marijuana Policy Reform Group Outlines Ambitious Plan for 2012

LOBBY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Increase the number of U.S. House members cosponsoring H.R. 2306, the first-ever bill in Congress that would allow states to determine their own marijuana policies without federal interference. Defeat all bad bills in both ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/25/12
Largest U.S. Marijuana Policy Reform Group Outlines Ambitious Plan for 2012

LOBBY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Increase the number of U.S. House members cosponsoring H.R. 2306, the first-ever bill in Congress that would allow states to determine their own marijuana policies without federal interference. Defeat all bad bills in both ...

Source: AlterNet
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01/23/12
Another Voice - End federal marijuana ban

I hope our current California Northcoast congressional representatives, Mike Thompson and Lynn Woolsey, will hear from concerned citizens in a united outcry to enact HR 2306; and that California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein will ...

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal
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01/23/12
Another Voice - End federal marijuana ban

I hope our current California Northcoast congressional representatives, Mike Thompson and Lynn Woolsey, will hear from concerned citizens in a united outcry to enact HR 2306; and that California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein will ...

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal
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01/23/12
Another Voice - End federal marijuana ban

I hope our current California Northcoast congressional representatives, Mike Thompson and Lynn Woolsey, will hear from concerned citizens in a united outcry to enact HR 2306; and that California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein will ...

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal
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01/09/12
Marijuana Bill: Trying to Weed Out Federal Regulation

The goal of the bill -- HR 2306 -- is not to legalize cannabis, but to withdraw marijuana from a federal list of controlled substances. As of now, Frank suggested federally regulating marijuana is an infringement upon civil liberties and a "waste of law ..

Source: PR-USA.net
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01/08/12
Marijuana Bill: Trying to Weed Out Federal Regulation

The goal of the bill -- HR 2306 -- is not to legalize cannabis, but to withdraw marijuana from a federal list of controlled substances. As of now, Frank suggested federally regulating marijuana is an infringement upon civil liberties and a "waste of law ..

Source: Digital Journal
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01/08/12
Marijuana Bill: Trying to Weed Out Federal Regulation

The goal of the bill -- HR 2306 -- is not to legalize cannabis, but to withdraw marijuana from a federal list of controlled substances. As of now, Frank suggested federally regulating marijuana is an infringement upon civil liberties and a "waste of law ..

Source: 24-7PressRelease.com
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01/04/12
The Top Ten Domestic US Drug Policy Stories of 2011

In June, Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX) made history by introducing the first ever bill in Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition, H.R. 2306. It hasn't been scheduled for a hearing or otherwise advanced in the legislative ...

Source: Drug War Chronicle
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12/31/11
What Congress Heard from Constituents in 2011: Top 50 Bills in Congress That Garnered the Most Messa

13, ranking ninth (both with 80% support.) H.R. 2306 to end the federal prohibition of marijuana, H.R. 3 to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion, and H.R. 2, to repeal health reform, took third, fourth, and fifth places respectively. The much-discussed ...

Source: PR-USA.net
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12/30/11
Marijuana choice

Re “Time to change drug strategy,” editorial, Dec. 27: Kudos to the editors for calling on Congress to hear HR 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act. Passage of this measure would remove the existing conflict between federal law and the ..

Source: HamptonRoads.com
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12/28/11
What Congress Heard from Constituents in 2011: Top 50 Bills in Congress That Garnered the Most Messages to Congress

H.R. 2306 to end the federal prohibition of marijuana, H.R. 3 to prevent taxpayer funding of abortion, and H.R. 2, to repeal health reform, took third, fourth, and fifth. The much-discussed "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA), H.R. 3261, ranked sixth.

Source: PRWeb
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12/21/11
Rep. Barney Frank: Marijuana Laws an "Embarrassment to Conservatives"

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), the primary sponsor of HR 2306: The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011, appeared on ‘This Week with Christiane Amanpour’ on ABC with fellow guests George Will of the Washington Post and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI).

Source: Opposing Views
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12/19/11
Barney Frank Schools George Will, Paul Ryan on Marijuana

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), the primary sponsor of HR 2306: The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011, appeared on ‘This Week with Christiane Amanpour’ on ABC with fellow guests George Will of the Washington Post and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI).

Source: Opposing Views
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12/16/11
2011 in Review: Issues and events in drug enforcement

These tunnels not only traffic narcotics, but guns, humans and other unwanted crimes. H.R. 2306 Fails In June, a few congressmen — including presidential candidate Ron Paul — supported and proposed a bill that would legalize the possession and use of .

Source: Police one.com
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12/14/11
County supervisors support lifting of fed marijuana prohibition

The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011, H.R. 2306, if it passes, would repeal federal penalties for production, distribution and possession, leaving it to states to establish their own marijuana laws. "It puts the focus on federal ...

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal
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12/14/11
County supervisors support lifting of fed marijuana prohibition

The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011, H.R. 2306, if it passes, would repeal federal penalties for production, distribution and possession, leaving it to states to establish their own marijuana laws. "It puts the focus on federal ...

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal
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12/13/11
Presidential hopeful list ch-ch-check it out

...10, 2007, Ron Paul in an interview with John Stossel, ABC 20/20 Paul, alongside Democrat Barney Frank, co-sponsored the House Bill H.R.2306 (Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011), which sought “to limit the application of Federal laws to t

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