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Lawmakers Push for Bill That Gives Marijuana Rights to States

by KREX Newsroom
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Nov 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 28, 2012 at 7:40 AM MDT

WASHINGTON- Even before Gov. John Hickenlooper ratifies Amendment 64, lawmakers around the nation are urging the federal government to back off from any potential attempts to block it.

Democrat Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado's 1st Congressional District has introduced a bipartisan bill that would add a provision to the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

It would clarify that state marijuana laws shall not be pre-empted by federal law.

The legislation is called the Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act.

It has support from Colorado Republican Rep. Mike Coffman and Democrat Rep. Jared Polis.

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is also sponsoring the bill, as well as other representatives in Maryland, Oregon, California, Tennessee and Arizona.

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 5:06 AM

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...."

Anonymous said on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 1:06 PM

.....and your point would be?

The Truth said on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 1:25 PM

Woo hoo pot for everybody!!!! Sounds like a great idea.

Western Slope said on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 6:11 PM

Hey Truth, don't Bogart that joint my friend, pass it on over to me! And yes it is a grand Idea that will change everything as we start to grow and produce Hemp products! It's not just the cannabis friend......

NOBAMA said on Wednesday, Nov 28 at 9:37 PM

That would mean that pot could be combined in cigarettes and sold legally that way also, thereby helping out the tobacco industry. Cool!

Barb said on Thursday, Nov 29 at 6:45 AM

New brands of cigs popping up. Marlborro Highs & Camel Joints.

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