[Peace-discussion] Drug Free Families Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)
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Drug Free Families Act of 2008 (Introduced in Senate)
S 3361 IS=20
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3361
To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement=
a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance und=
er the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.=20
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 29 (legislative day, July 28), 2008
Mr. VITTER introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred=
to the Committee on Finance=20
A BILL
To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement=
a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance und=
er the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.=20
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stat=
es of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Drug Free Families Act of 2008'.
SEC. 2. DRUG TESTING PROGRAM FOR APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF ASSISTANC=
E UNDER STATE TANF PROGRAMS.
(a) State Plan Requirement of Drug Testing Program- Section 402(a) of the S=
ocial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 602(a)) is amended by adding at the end the f=
ollowing new paragraph:
`(8) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE AN ILLEGAL DRUG USE TESTING =
PROGRAM-
`(A) IN GENERAL- A certification by the chief executive officer of the Stat=
e that the State will operate a program to test all applicants for assistan=
ce under the State program funded under this part, and all individuals desc=
ribed in subparagraph (B) of section 408(a)(12), for the use of illegal dru=
gs (as defined in subparagraph (E)(i) of such section), and to deny assista=
nce under such State program to individuals who test positive for illegal d=
rug use or who are convicted of drug-related crimes, as required by such se=
ction.
`(B) AUTHORITY FOR CONTINUED TESTING- The program described in subparagraph=
(A) may include a plan to continue testing individuals receiving assistanc=
e under the State program funded under this part for illegal drug use at ra=
ndom or set intervals after the initial testing of such individuals, at the=
discretion of the State agency administering such State program.'.
(b) Requirement That Applicants and Individuals Receiving Assistance Be Tes=
ted for Illegal Drug Use- Section 408(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S=
.C. 608(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
`(12) REQUIREMENT FOR DRUG TESTING; DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS FO=
UND TO HAVE USED ILLEGAL DRUGS AND INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED OF=
FENSES-
`(A) IN GENERAL- A State to which a grant is made under section 403 shall n=
ot use any part of the grant to provide assistance to any individual who ha=
s not been tested for illegal drug use under the program required under sec=
tion 402(a)(8).
`(B) TRANSITION RULE- In the case of an individual who is receiving assista=
nce under the State program funded under this part on the effective date of=
the Drug Free Families Act of 2008, or whose application for assistance is=
approved before such date if such assistance has not begun as of such date=
, a State may not provide assistance to such individual unless such individ=
ual is tested for illegal drug use under the program described in subparagr=
aph (A) after the 3rd month that begins after such date.
`(C) DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TEST POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRU=
G USE AND INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED CRIMES- In the case of--
`(i) an individual who tests positive for illegal drug use under the progra=
m described in subparagraph (A); or
`(ii) an individual who is convicted of a drug-related crime after the effe=
ctive date of the Drug Free Families Act of 2008;
the State shall not provide assistance to the individual under the State pr=
ogram funded under this part unless such individual enters and successfully=
completes (as determined by the State) a drug rehabilitation or treatment =
program and does not test positive for illegal drug use in the 6-month peri=
od beginning on the date the individual enters such rehabilitation or treat=
ment program. The State may test the individual for illegal drug use at ran=
dom or set intervals, at the discretion of the State, after such period.
`(D) PERMANENT DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE AFTER THIRD DRUG-RELATED DENIAL- In the=
case of an individual who is denied assistance under subparagraph (C) 3 ti=
mes, as a result of 3 separate positive tests for illegal drug use, 3 separ=
ate convictions for drug-related crimes (not including convictions that are=
imposed concurrently in time), or any combination of 3 such separate tests=
or convictions, a State may not provide assistance to such individual unde=
r the State program funded under this part at any time after the 3rd such t=
est or conviction.
`(E) DEFINITIONS- For purposes of this paragraph--
`(i) ILLEGAL DRUG- The term `illegal drug' means a controlled substance as =
defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802).
`(ii) DRUG REHABILITATION OR TREATMENT PROGRAM- The term `drug rehabilitati=
on or treatment program' means a program determined by the State to provide=
treatment that can lead to the rehabilitation of drug users, but only if s=
uch program complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and=
regulations.
`(iii) DRUG-RELATED CRIME- The term `drug-related crime' means any crime in=
volving the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug.'.
(c) Effective Date-
(1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by=
this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter =
that begins on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enact=
ment of this Act.
(2) DELAY PERMITTED IF STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRED- In the case of a State p=
lan under section 402(a) of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of =
Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other than=
legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the additio=
nal requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the State plan=
shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such s=
ection 402(a) solely on the basis of the failure of the plan to meet such a=
dditional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter begin=
ning after the close of the 1st regular session of the State legislature th=
at begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the prev=
ious sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session=
, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular sessio=
n of the State legislature.
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CITIZENS FOR LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT
Hemp is a non-psychoactive cousin to the marijuana plant, its scientific na=
me is "cannabis sativa." For thousands of years hemp was used to make dozen=
s of commercial products like paper, rope, canvas, and textiles. In fact, t=
he very name "canvas" comes from the Dutch word meaning cannabis, which is =
marijuana. That's correct, real canvas is made from marijuana.
Many years ago hemp/marijuana was unjustly banned. However, hemp has recent=
ly been rediscovered as a plant that has enormous environmental, economic, =
and commercial potential. What follows are some fascinating facts about hem=
p/marijuana facts that will shock most people.
* The potential of hemp for paper production is enormous. According to the =
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, one acre of hemp can produce 4 times more paper =
than one acre of trees! All types of paper products can be produced from he=
mp: newsprint, computer paper, stationary, cardboard, envelopes, toilet pap=
er, even tampons.
* FACT: There IS no tree or plant species on Earth capable of producing as =
much paper per acre as hemp!
* Paper production from hemp would eliminate the need to chop down BILLIONS=
of trees! MILLIONS of acres of forests and huge areas of wildlife habitat =
could be preserved.
* Trees must grow for 20 to 50 years after planting before they can be harv=
ested for commercial use. Within 4 months after it is planted, hemp grows 1=
0 to 20 feet tall and it is ready for harvesting! Hemp can be grown on most=
farmland throughout the U.S., where forests require large tracts of land a=
vailable in few locations. Substituting hemp for trees would save forests a=
nd wildlife habitats and would eliminate erosion of topsoil due to logging.=
Reduction of topsoil erosion would also reduce pollution of lakes/rivers/s=
treams.
* Fewer caustic and toxic chemicals are used to make paper from hemp than a=
re used to make paper from trees LESS POLLUTION!
* Hemp can also be substituted for cotton to make textiles. Hemp fiber is 1=
0 times stronger than cotton and can be used to make all types of clothing.=
Cotton grows only in warm climates and requires enormous amounts of water.=
Hemp requires little water and grows in all 50 states! There are now many =
stores in the U.S. that sell hemp-derived products such as clothing, paper,=
cheese, soap, ice cream, cosmetics, and hemp oil. Demand for these product=
s not even in existence in 1992 is growing rapidly.
* Hemp naturally repels weed growth and hemp has few insect enemies. Few in=
sect enemies and no weed problems means hemp requires NO HERBICIDES and FEW=
or NO PESTICIDES!
* Cotton requires enormous pesticide use. 50% of all pesticides used in the=
U.S. are used on cotton. Substituting hemp for cotton would drastically re=
duce pesticide usage! * Hemp produces twice as much fiber per acre as cotto=
n! An area of land only 25 miles by 25 miles square (the size of a typical =
U.S. county) planted with hemp can produce enough fiber in one year to make=
100 MILLION pair of denim jeans! A wide variety of clothing made from 100%=
hemp (pants, denim jeans, jackets, shoes, dresses, shorts, hats) is now av=
ailable.
* Building materials that substitute for wood can be made from hemp. These =
wood-like building materials are stronger than wood and can be manufactured=
cheaper than wood from trees. Using these hemp- derived building materials=
would reduce building costs and save even more trees!
* Hemp seeds are a source of nutritious high-protien oil that can be used f=
or human and animal consumption. Hemp oil is NOT intoxicating. Extracting p=
rotein from hemp is less expensive than extracting protein from soybeans. H=
emp protein can be processed and flavored in any way soybean protein can. H=
emp oil can also be used to make highly nutritious tofu, butter, cheese, sa=
lad oils, and other foods. Hemp oil can also be used to produce paint, varn=
ish, ink, lubricating oils, and plastic substitutes. Because 50% of the wei=
ght of a mature hemp plant is seeds, hemp could become a significant source=
for these products.
* Most hemp-derived products are NONTOXIC, BIODEGRADABLE, and RENEWABLE!
* Unlike virtually all hemp substitutes, growing hemp requires very little =
effort and very few resources. Most substitutes for hemp (sisal, kenaf, sug=
ar cane) grow in limited geographical areas and none have the paper/fiber p=
otential of hemp. Hemp can be grown in all 50 states!
* Unlike many crops, hemp puts little strain on the soil and requires only =
moderate amounts of fertilizer. Less fertilizer use results in less runoff =
into waterways and groundwater; therefore, less water pollution.
* Hemp produces more biomass than any plant that can be grown in the U.S. T=
his biomass can be converted to fuel in the form of clean- burning alcohol,=
or no-sulphur man-made coal. Hemp has more potential as a clean and renewa=
ble energy source than any crop on earth! It is estimated that if hemp was =
widely grown in the U.S. for fuel/energy, it could supply 100% of all U.S. =
energy needs!
* Marijuana has dozens of proven medicinal uses. Marijuana is more effectiv=
e, less toxic, and less expensive than alternative synthetic medicines curr=
ently used. A recent poll revealed that over 50% of U.S. physicians would p=
rescribe marijuana to their patients if it was legally available. People wh=
o suffer from arthritis, AIDS, rheumatism, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, ca=
ncer, glaucoma, and other ailments can benefit from marijuana as medicine. =
But because of our insane marijuana laws, people in need of this medicine a=
re denied it. Marijuana is classified by the U.S. Government as a dangerous=
drug with no medicinal value, a classification that is absolutely ludicrou=
s! Marijuana is widely accepted by the medical community as having numerous=
proven medicinal uses, it is NOT a dangerous drug.
* Hemp for rope, lubricating oil, shoe material, and other materials was in=
such short supply during World War II that the U.S. Government temporarily=
re-legalized hemp so U.S. farmers could grow it for the war effort. Hemp h=
elped us win World War II! Hemp was a common crop that was grown legally in=
the U.S. for commercial use until 1937.
* Hemp was NOT banned because it was a harmful drug. Hemp was banned becaus=
e it was a competitive threat to the wood products industry and newly devel=
oped synthetic fibers that were patentable, and therefore more profitable t=
han hemp. Corporations that profited from the demise of hemp propagated a s=
mear campaign against hemp by claiming that marijuana use was a major drug =
problem (it was not) and that marijuana use caused people to become extreme=
ly violent, another falsehood. Unfortunately, these false claims went uncha=
llenged and Congress outlawed hemp in 1937. Unfortunately, millions of Amer=
icans still believe the lies spread about marijuana/hemp.
* On the eve of marijuana prohibition in the U.S., two articles about hemp =
appeared in major U.S. magazines. They were:
"The Most Profitable And Desirable Crop That Can Be Grown" From: Mechanical=
Engineering, February 26, 1937 "New Billion Dollar Crop" From: Popular Mec=
hanics, February 1938
These articles reveal that hemp was on the verge of becoming a super crop b=
ecause of new hemp processing technologies that were recently developed. Un=
fortunately, the potential of hemp was never reaped because of marijuana pr=
ohibition.
* Hemp is legally grown for commercial use throughout much of Europe, India=
, China, Russia, Ukraine. In 1994 the Canadian government approved one expe=
rimental hemp field, its first legal hemp crop in 40 years. In 1995, there =
will be 11 government-approved hemp fields in Canada! If the U.S. does not =
legalize hemp for commercial use, a significant economic and environmental =
opportunity will be lost; the benefits will be reaped only by our economic =
competitors.
* Literally millions of wild hemp plants grow throughout the entire Midwest=
today. Wild hemp, like hemp grown for commercial use, is USELESS as an int=
oxicant. It makes no sense to ban growing a plant that has enormous economi=
c and environmental potential, grows naturally by the millions, and is impo=
ssible to exterminate. But yet, our draconian drug laws state that one acre=
of hemp grown on a person's property can result in the owner being sentenc=
ed to DEATH! That's correct, the DEATH PENALTY exists for growing one acre =
of non-intoxicating weeds!
* U.S. Presidents and founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jeffers=
on grew hemp, used hemp products, and were hemp advocates. Today's politica=
l leaders as well as the public that favors marijuana prohibition would tre=
at George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with disdain, brand them criminal=
s, and throw them in prison!
"Make the most of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere."
=A0
--George Washington, first president of the U.S. and hemp farmer.
=95 Fact: No tree or plant species on the planet has the commercial, econom=
ic, and enviromental potential of Hemp. With over 50,000 Non-Smoking produc=
ts which can be produced from Hemp!
Including all of the following just to begin the list...=20
=95 animal bedding
=95 auto/boat covers
=95 bags (paper and canvas)
=95 balms
=95 bandages
=95 baseball caps
=95 baskets
=95 bed linen
=95 beer
=95 belts
=95 bioplastics
=95 birdseed
=95 books
=95 boots
=95 bread
=95 butter
=95 candlewick
=95 candy
=95 canvas
=95 cardboard
=95 carpeting
=95 caulking
=95 cellophane
=95 cement
=95 chairs
=95 cheeese
=95 cloth/paper napkins
=95 cloth/paper towels
=95 coffee filters
=95 compost
=95 cosmetics
=95 curtains
=95 cushions
=95 denim
=95 desks
=95 detergents
=95 diapers
=95 dolls
=95 draperies
=95 duffel bags
=95 dynamite
=95 erosion control
=95 fabrics
=95 fire hose
=95 fiberboard
=95 fishnets
=95 flags
=95 floor mats
=95 flooring
=95 flour
=95 fuels
=95 furniture
=95 futons
=95 gloves
=95 glues
=95 hammocks
=95 harnesses
=95 hats
=95 ice cream
=95 inks
=95 industrial coatins
=95 industrial oils
=95 insulation
=95 jackets
=95 jeans
=95 linen
=95 livestock feed
=95 lubricants
=95 luggage
=95 magazines
=95 medicines
=95 moisturizers
=95 mulches
=95 natural pesticides
=95 nets
=95 newsprint
=95 note pads
=95 oil-spill absorbents
=95 packaging
=95 paints
=95 paneling
=95 pants
=95 paper
=95 parachutes
=95 particle board
=95 pasta
=95 pet foods
=95 pharmaceuticals
=95 pillows
=95 plaster
=95 plywood
=95 polymers
=95 protein
=95 purses
=95 quilts
=95 roofing materials
=95 rope
=95 sails
=95 salad oils
=95 salves
=95 sandals
=95 scarves
=95 shampoos
=95 shirts
=95 shoes
=95 skirts
=95 slippers
=95 soaps
=95 socks
=95 sofas
=95 stationary
=95 table cloths
=95 tables
=95 tea
=95 tents
=95 thread
=95 tissue paper
=95 toilet paper
=95 twine
=95 varnishes
=95 wallets
=95 wallpaper=0A=0A=0A
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<table cellspacing=3D"0" cellpadding=3D"0" border=3D"0" ><tr><td valign=3D"=
top" style=3D"font: inherit;"><DIV><STRONG>Drug Free Families Act of 2008 (=
Introduced in Senate)<BR></DIV></STRONG>
<DIV>S 3361 IS=20
<DIV>
<CENTER>110th CONGRESS</CENTER>
<DIV>
<CENTER>2d Session</CENTER>
<DIV><B>
<CENTER>S. 3361</CENTER></B>
<DIV><TTITLE>To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States=
to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of a=
ssistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.=
</TTITLE>=20
<DIV><B>
<CENTER>IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES</CENTER></B>
<DIV>
<H3>
<CENTER>July 29 (legislative day, July 28), 2008</CENTER></H3>
<DIV>Mr. VITTER introduced the following bill; which was read twice and ref=
erred to the Committee on Finance=20
<HR>
<DIV><B>
<CENTER>A BILL</CENTER></B>
<DIV><BTITLE>To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States=
to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of a=
ssistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.=
</BTITLE>=20
<DIV>
<UL><EM>Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Uni=
ted States of America in Congress assembled,</EM></UL>
<DIV>
<H3>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</H3>
<DIV>
<UL>This Act may be cited as the `Drug Free Families Act of 2008'.</UL>
<DIV>
<H3>SEC. 2. DRUG TESTING PROGRAM FOR APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF ASSIS=
TANCE UNDER STATE TANF PROGRAMS.</H3>
<DIV>
<UL>(a) State Plan Requirement of Drug Testing Program- Section 402(a) of t=
he Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 602(a)) is amended by adding at the end t=
he following new paragraph:</UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>`(8) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE AN ILLEGAL DRUG USE TEST=
ING PROGRAM-</UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(A) IN GENERAL- A certification by the chief executive officer of the =
State that the State will operate a program to test all applicants for assi=
stance under the State program funded under this part, and all individuals =
described in subparagraph (B) of section 408(a)(12), for the use of illegal=
drugs (as defined in subparagraph (E)(i) of such section), and to deny ass=
istance under such State program to individuals who test positive for illeg=
al drug use or who are convicted of drug-related crimes, as required by suc=
h section.</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(B) AUTHORITY FOR CONTINUED TESTING- The program described in subparag=
raph (A) may include a plan to continue testing individuals receiving assis=
tance under the State program funded under this part for illegal drug use a=
t random or set intervals after the initial testing of such individuals, at=
the discretion of the State agency administering such State program.'.</UL=
></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>(b) Requirement That Applicants and Individuals Receiving Assistance Be=
Tested for Illegal Drug Use- Section 408(a) of the Social Security Act (42=
U.S.C. 608(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph=
:</UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>`(12) REQUIREMENT FOR DRUG TESTING; DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL=
S FOUND TO HAVE USED ILLEGAL DRUGS AND INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATE=
D OFFENSES-</UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(A) IN GENERAL- A State to which a grant is made under section 403 sha=
ll not use any part of the grant to provide assistance to any individual wh=
o has not been tested for illegal drug use under the program required under=
section 402(a)(8).</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(B) TRANSITION RULE- In the case of an individual who is receiving ass=
istance under the State program funded under this part on the effective dat=
e of the Drug Free Families Act of 2008, or whose application for assistanc=
e is approved before such date if such assistance has not begun as of such =
date, a State may not provide assistance to such individual unless such ind=
ividual is tested for illegal drug use under the program described in subpa=
ragraph (A) after the 3rd month that begins after such date.</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(C) DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TEST POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL=
DRUG USE AND INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF DRUG-RELATED CRIMES- In the case of-=
-</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(i) an individual who tests positive for illegal drug use under the pr=
ogram described in subparagraph (A); or</UL></UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(ii) an individual who is convicted of a drug-related crime after the =
effective date of the Drug Free Families Act of 2008;</UL></UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>the State shall not provide assistance to the individual under the Stat=
e program funded under this part unless such individual enters and successf=
ully completes (as determined by the State) a drug rehabilitation or treatm=
ent program and does not test positive for illegal drug use in the 6-month =
period beginning on the date the individual enters such rehabilitation or t=
reatment program. The State may test the individual for illegal drug use at=
random or set intervals, at the discretion of the State, after such period=
.</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(D) PERMANENT DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE AFTER THIRD DRUG-RELATED DENIAL- In=
the case of an individual who is denied assistance under subparagraph (C) =
3 times, as a result of 3 separate positive tests for illegal drug use, 3 s=
eparate convictions for drug-related crimes (not including convictions that=
are imposed concurrently in time), or any combination of 3 such separate t=
ests or convictions, a State may not provide assistance to such individual =
under the State program funded under this part at any time after the 3rd su=
ch test or conviction.</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(E) DEFINITIONS- For purposes of this paragraph--</UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(i) ILLEGAL DRUG- The term `illegal drug' means a controlled substance=
as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)=
.</UL></UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(ii) DRUG REHABILITATION OR TREATMENT PROGRAM- The term `drug rehabili=
tation or treatment program' means a program determined by the State to pro=
vide treatment that can lead to the rehabilitation of drug users, but only =
if such program complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws=
and regulations.</UL></UL></UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>
<UL>`(iii) DRUG-RELATED CRIME- The term `drug-related crime' means any crim=
e involving the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug.'.</UL></UL></U=
L></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>(c) Effective Date-</UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>(1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments mad=
e by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st calendar quar=
ter that begins on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the e=
nactment of this Act.</UL></UL>
<DIV>
<UL>
<UL>(2) DELAY PERMITTED IF STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRED- In the case of a Sta=
te plan under section 402(a) of the Social Security Act which the Secretary=
of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation (other =
than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the plan to meet the add=
itional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the State =
plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of su=
ch section 402(a) solely on the basis of the failure of the plan to meet su=
ch additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter b=
eginning after the close of the 1st regular session of the State legislatur=
e that begins after the date of enactment of this Act. For purposes of the =
previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative ses=
sion, each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular se=
ssion of the State legislature.</UL></UL><BR><BR>
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<DIV>CITIZENS FOR LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT</DIV>
<DIV>Hemp is a non-psychoactive cousin to the marijuana plant, its scientif=
ic name is "cannabis sativa." For thousands of years hemp was used to make =
dozens of commercial products like paper, rope, canvas, and textiles. In fa=
ct, the very name "canvas" comes from the Dutch word meaning cannabis, whic=
h is marijuana. That's correct, real canvas is made from marijuana.<BR><BR>=
Many years ago hemp/marijuana was unjustly banned. However, hemp has recent=
ly been rediscovered as a plant that has enormous environmental, economic, =
and commercial potential. What follows are some fascinating facts about hem=
p/marijuana facts that will shock most people.<BR><BR>* The potential of he=
mp for paper production is enormous. According to the U.S. Dept. of Agricul=
ture, one acre of hemp can produce 4 times more paper than one acre of tree=
s! All types of paper products can be produced from hemp: newsprint, comput=
er paper, stationary, cardboard, envelopes, toilet paper, even
tampons.<BR><BR>* FACT: There IS no tree or plant species on Earth capable=
of producing as much paper per acre as hemp!<BR><BR>* Paper production fro=
m hemp would eliminate the need to chop down BILLIONS of trees! MILLIONS of=
acres of forests and huge areas of wildlife habitat could be preserved.<BR=
><BR>* Trees must grow for 20 to 50 years after planting before they can be=
harvested for commercial use. Within 4 months after it is planted, hemp gr=
ows 10 to 20 feet tall and it is ready for harvesting! Hemp can be grown on=
most farmland throughout the U.S., where forests require large tracts of l=
and available in few locations. Substituting hemp for trees would save fore=
sts and wildlife habitats and would eliminate erosion of topsoil due to log=
ging. Reduction of topsoil erosion would also reduce pollution of lakes/riv=
ers/streams.<BR><BR>* Fewer caustic and toxic chemicals are used to make pa=
per from hemp than are used to make paper from trees LESS
POLLUTION!<BR><BR>* Hemp can also be substituted for cotton to make textil=
es. Hemp fiber is 10 times stronger than cotton and can be used to make all=
types of clothing. Cotton grows only in warm climates and requires enormou=
s amounts of water. Hemp requires little water and grows in all 50 states! =
There are now many stores in the U.S. that sell hemp-derived products such =
as clothing, paper, cheese, soap, ice cream, cosmetics, and hemp oil. Deman=
d for these products not even in existence in 1992 is growing rapidly.<BR><=
BR>* Hemp naturally repels weed growth and hemp has few insect enemies. Few=
insect enemies and no weed problems means hemp requires NO HERBICIDES and =
FEW or NO PESTICIDES!<BR><BR>* Cotton requires enormous pesticide use. 50% =
of all pesticides used in the U.S. are used on cotton. Substituting hemp fo=
r cotton would drastically reduce pesticide usage! * Hemp produces twice as=
much fiber per acre as cotton! An area of land only 25 miles by 25
miles square (the size of a typical U.S. county) planted with hemp can pro=
duce enough fiber in one year to make 100 MILLION pair of denim jeans! A wi=
de variety of clothing made from 100% hemp (pants, denim jeans, jackets, sh=
oes, dresses, shorts, hats) is now available.<BR><BR>* Building materials t=
hat substitute for wood can be made from hemp. These wood-like building mat=
erials are stronger than wood and can be manufactured cheaper than wood fro=
m trees. Using these hemp- derived building materials would reduce building=
costs and save even more trees!<BR><BR>* Hemp seeds are a source of nutrit=
ious high-protien oil that can be used for human and animal consumption. He=
mp oil is NOT intoxicating. Extracting protein from hemp is less expensive =
than extracting protein from soybeans. Hemp protein can be processed and fl=
avored in any way soybean protein can. Hemp oil can also be used to make hi=
ghly nutritious tofu, butter, cheese, salad oils, and other foods.
Hemp oil can also be used to produce paint, varnish, ink, lubricating oils=
, and plastic substitutes. Because 50% of the weight of a mature hemp plant=
is seeds, hemp could become a significant source for these products.<BR><B=
R>* Most hemp-derived products are NONTOXIC, BIODEGRADABLE, and RENEWABLE!<=
BR><BR>* Unlike virtually all hemp substitutes, growing hemp requires very =
little effort and very few resources. Most substitutes for hemp (sisal, ken=
af, sugar cane) grow in limited geographical areas and none have the paper/=
fiber potential of hemp. Hemp can be grown in all 50 states!<BR><BR>* Unlik=
e many crops, hemp puts little strain on the soil and requires only moderat=
e amounts of fertilizer. Less fertilizer use results in less runoff into wa=
terways and groundwater; therefore, less water pollution.<BR><BR>* Hemp pro=
duces more biomass than any plant that can be grown in the U.S. This biomas=
s can be converted to fuel in the form of clean- burning alcohol, or
no-sulphur man-made coal. Hemp has more potential as a clean and renewable=
energy source than any crop on earth! It is estimated that if hemp was wid=
ely grown in the U.S. for fuel/energy, it could supply 100% of all U.S. ene=
rgy needs!<BR><BR>* Marijuana has dozens of proven medicinal uses. Marijuan=
a is more effective, less toxic, and less expensive than alternative synthe=
tic medicines currently used. A recent poll revealed that over 50% of U.S. =
physicians would prescribe marijuana to their patients if it was legally av=
ailable. People who suffer from arthritis, AIDS, rheumatism, leukemia, mult=
iple sclerosis, cancer, glaucoma, and other ailments can benefit from marij=
uana as medicine. But because of our insane marijuana laws, people in need =
of this medicine are denied it. Marijuana is classified by the U.S. Governm=
ent as a dangerous drug with no medicinal value, a classification that is a=
bsolutely ludicrous! Marijuana is widely accepted by the medical
community as having numerous proven medicinal uses, it is NOT a dangerous =
drug.<BR><BR>* Hemp for rope, lubricating oil, shoe material, and other mat=
erials was in such short supply during World War II that the U.S. Governmen=
t temporarily re-legalized hemp so U.S. farmers could grow it for the war e=
ffort. Hemp helped us win World War II! Hemp was a common crop that was gro=
wn legally in the U.S. for commercial use until 1937.<BR><BR>* Hemp was NOT=
banned because it was a harmful drug. Hemp was banned because it was a com=
petitive threat to the wood products industry and newly developed synthetic=
fibers that were patentable, and therefore more profitable than hemp. Corp=
orations that profited from the demise of hemp propagated a smear campaign =
against hemp by claiming that marijuana use was a major drug problem (it wa=
s not) and that marijuana use caused people to become extremely violent, an=
other falsehood. Unfortunately, these false claims went unchallenged
and Congress outlawed hemp in 1937. Unfortunately, millions of Americans s=
till believe the lies spread about marijuana/hemp.<BR><BR>* On the eve of m=
arijuana prohibition in the U.S., two articles about hemp appeared in major=
U.S. magazines. They were:<BR><BR>"The Most Profitable And Desirable Crop =
That Can Be Grown" From: Mechanical Engineering, February 26, 1937 "New Bil=
lion Dollar Crop" From: Popular Mechanics, February 1938<BR><BR>These artic=
les reveal that hemp was on the verge of becoming a super crop because of n=
ew hemp processing technologies that were recently developed. Unfortunately=
, the potential of hemp was never reaped because of marijuana prohibition.<=
BR><BR>* Hemp is legally grown for commercial use throughout much of Europe=
, India, China, Russia, Ukraine. In 1994 the Canadian government approved o=
ne experimental hemp field, its first legal hemp crop in 40 years. In 1995,=
there will be 11 government-approved hemp fields in Canada! If the
U.S. does not legalize hemp for commercial use, a significant economic and=
environmental opportunity will be lost; the benefits will be reaped only b=
y our economic competitors.<BR><BR>* Literally millions of wild hemp plants=
grow throughout the entire Midwest today. Wild hemp, like hemp grown for c=
ommercial use, is USELESS as an intoxicant. It makes no sense to ban growin=
g a plant that has enormous economic and environmental potential, grows nat=
urally by the millions, and is impossible to exterminate. But yet, our drac=
onian drug laws state that one acre of hemp grown on a person's property ca=
n result in the owner being sentenced to DEATH! That's correct, the DEATH P=
ENALTY exists for growing one acre of non-intoxicating weeds!<BR><BR>* U.S.=
Presidents and founding fathers George Washington and Thomas Jefferson gre=
w hemp, used hemp products, and were hemp advocates. Today's political lead=
ers as well as the public that favors marijuana prohibition would
treat George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with disdain, brand them crim=
inals, and throw them in prison!<BR><BR><STRONG><FONT size=3D4>"Make the mo=
st of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere."</FONT></STRONG><BR>
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<TD>--George Washington, first president of the U.S. and hemp farmer.</TD><=
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has the commercial, economic, and enviromental potential of Hemp. With ove=
r 50,000 Non-Smoking products which can be produced from Hemp!<BR></B>Inclu=
ding all of the following just to begin the list... <BR><B><BR></B>
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BR>=95 tents<BR>=95 thread<BR>=95 tissue paper<BR>=95 toilet paper<BR>=95 t=
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