Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013.
by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
For the first time in modern history, members of the United States Senate have introduced legislation in Congress to allow for the commercial production of industrial hemp. Last week, Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced Senate Bill 359to amend the US Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana. The measure…
