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H.R.1009 Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Apr 19, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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  • 5% of users oppose H.R.1009

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    5% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, oppose H.R.1009.
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    • On May 18, 2008, by chasewolf - Whether or not you support Cannabis reform, you should support this bill. The Cannabis plant has many uses outside of that to get high. Clothes, paper, Hemp seed oil, and possibly used as fuel.

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      As noted by chasewolf, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 18, 2008, "Whether or not you support Cannabis reform, you should support this bill. The Cannabis plant has many uses outside of that to get high. Clothes, paper, Hemp seed oil, and possibly used as fuel."
    • On June 20, 2008, by lead6_87 - no possibly about it..you CAN use it for fuel which means we could faise out ethanol because Hemp is even MORE efficient than corn.

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      As noted by lead6_87, a user on OpenCongress.org, on June 20, 2008, "no possibly about it..you CAN use it for fuel which means we could faise out ethanol because Hemp is even MORE efficient than corn."
    • On July 30, 2008, by Paladinnh - As defined by current regulation outside the US, Industrial Hemp contains 0.3% or less THC. If you tried to "get high" from this crop you would probably spend the rest of your life extracting enough of the drug for it to be worth the effort. The fact that de-regulating low TCH Industrial Hemp is a no brainer only means that there are those who have reason for blocking said de-regulation. If you are asking youself "why is IH regulated" then go out and do some research, you will probibly (I hope) get angry and come to the conclusion that someone has their hand in the back pockets of those who make the rules. "I love America. Born and raised free, and now I'm going to use it." -Paladinnh-

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      As noted by Paladinnh, a user on OpenCongress.org, on July 30, 2008, "As defined by current regulation outside the US, Industrial Hemp contains 0.3% or less THC. If you tried to "get high" from this crop you would probably spend the rest of your life extracting enough of the drug for it to be worth the effort. The fact that de-regulating low TCH Industrial Hemp is a no brainer only means that there are those who have reason for blocking said de-regulation. If you are asking youself "why is IH regulated" then go out and do some research, you will probibly (I hope) get angry and come to the conclusion that someone has their hand in the back pockets of those who make the rules. "I love America. Born and raised free, and now I'm going to use it." -Paladinnh-"

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • H.R.1009: Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act ... - March 08, 2011 by opencongress.org - A bill in the U.S. Congress: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize 3 or more Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission to hold nonpublic collaborative discussions, and for other purposes. - ... OpenCongress is a free and open-so

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      As noted by opencongress.org on March 08, 2011, "A bill in the U.S. Congress: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize 3 or more Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission to hold nonpublic collaborative discussions, and for other purposes. - ... OpenCongress is a free and open-so" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1009/show)
    • In The Circle: Oh the holidays are coming - December 14, 2008 by In The Circle - ... a bill in the House of Representatives (HR 1009 <-- thats the bill number) to allow industrialized hemp to be grown. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/thomas (that is the bill as it stands currently) Industrialized hemp is a good thing, ...

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      As noted by In The Circle on December 14, 2008, "... a bill in the House of Representatives (HR 1009 <-- thats the bill number) to allow industrialized hemp to be grown. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/thomas (that is the bill as it stands currently) Industrialized hemp is a good thing, ..." (http://hippieatheart-inthecircle.blogspot.com/2008/12/oh-holidays-are-coming.html)
    • Marijuana Legalization Tops List of Questions for Obama in Online ... - December 10, 2008 by Salem-News.com - HR 1009 Ron Paul industrial Hemp. 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 ...

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      As noted by Salem-News.com on December 10, 2008, "HR 1009 Ron Paul industrial Hemp. 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 ..." (http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december122008/barack_cannabis_12-12-08.php)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • King Hemp IV: Rope And Dope - October 04, 2007 by CounterCurrents.org,&nbsp;India - As with all things CorpoGov involving The King, hypocrisy has descended upon HR 1009: Since 4/20/2007 the bill has been languishing in the House ...

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      As noted by CounterCurrents.org,&nbsp;India on October 04, 2007, "As with all things CorpoGov involving The King, hypocrisy has descended upon HR 1009: Since 4/20/2007 the bill has been languishing in the House ..." (http://www.countercurrents.org/clifford051007.htm)
    • Three most recent discussions - September 23, 2007 by Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) - Ron Paul, a libertarian Texas Republican who is running for president, introduced a bill (HR 1009) this year that would permit the domestic production of ...

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      As noted by Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) on September 23, 2007, "Ron Paul, a libertarian Texas Republican who is running for president, introduced a bill (HR 1009) this year that would permit the domestic production of ..." (http://chronicle.com/daily/2007/09/2007092407n.htm)
    • King Hemp - June 19, 2007 by CounterCurrents.org,&nbsp;India - ... and not because we cherish apple pie...or certain other freedoms, Dr. Paul introduced HR 1009, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007". ...

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      As noted by CounterCurrents.org,&nbsp;India on June 19, 2007, "... and not because we cherish apple pie...or certain other freedoms, Dr. Paul introduced HR 1009, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007". ..." (http://www.countercurrents.org/clifford200607.htm)
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