cannabisnews.com: U.S. House Expected To Vote on Marijuana Amendment U.S. House Expected To Vote on Marijuana Amendment Posted by CN Staff on July 25, 2007 at 14:06:25 PT By Uthayla Abdullah Source: Columbia Missourian Columbia, MO -- While living in California, David Sapp was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His doctors prescribed various medicines to help control pain and spasms in his hands and body, but they were either not helpful or their side effects were too severe.“Once, I fell asleep in court,” said Sapp, who practiced law in California for 15 years. One of his doctors suggested he use marijuana to relieve his symptoms. Because he was in California, there are dispensaries where he could legally obtain marijuana. But that doesn’t protect people from federal prosecution unless the Hinchey Amendment, which the House is voting on today, is passed. The Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment would prohibit the federal government from prosecuting people caught with a misdemeanor amount of marijuana with a doctor’s permission if it is legal in their state.Medical marijuana is used to treat symptoms associated with serious illnesses like HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. It is intended to help increase appetite, lessen pain and help people sleep better.“I can talk better, sleep better and it helps with spasm control,” said Kathleen Weinschenk, who has cerebral palsy. “Why is it illegal?”The Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment has been offered three times since 2001. Columbia’s congressman, Kenneth Hulshof, has voted against it. In November 2005, more than 60 percent of voters in Columbia voted for Proposition 2, which allowed the medical use of marijuana without fear of city-level arrest.Advocates for the Hinchey Amendment are hoping that if it passes, it will encourage Missouri lawmakers to pass state legislation allowing the medical usage of marijuana.A legal alternative to marijuana is the prescription drug Marinol, which is used to treat nausea and loss of appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS or those who have undergone chemotherapy.Bill Morrissey, a pharmacist at Kilgore’s Medical Pharmacy, said a 10-milligram pill costs $25, a 5milligram pill costs $13 and a 2.5-milligram costs $7. And not all insurance policies cover it.Dan Viets, the general counsel for the Columbia Alliance for Patience and Education, said his wife has cancer, and while she was undergoing chemotherapy she was prescribed Marinol.“It is extremely expensive and not very helpful,” he said.Because alternatives are costly and comparatively less effective, they ask Hulshof to reconsider his past votes in today’s debate.“It’s about providing compassionate medical care for people who are suffering,” Sapp said.Complete Title: U.S. House Expected To Vote on Marijuana Amendment TodaySource: Columbia Missourian (MO)Author: Uthayla AbdullahPublished: July 25, 2007Copyright: 2007 Columbia MissourianContact: editor columbiamissourian.comWebsite: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/Related Article & Web Site:NORMLhttp://www.norml.org/Viets Promotes Federal Action on Medical Pothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23199.shtmlCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #45 posted by whig on August 04, 2007 at 14:13:10 PT afterburner You might try using Thomas.http://thomas.loc.gov/Here's the entry on the Hinchey amendment in 2007:http://tinyurl.com/yo5tgr [ Post Comment ] Comment #44 posted by afterburner on August 04, 2007 at 12:54:38 PT Does anyone have a link to the actual text of The Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment (2003 - 2006)? [ Post Comment ] Comment #43 posted by FoM on July 27, 2007 at 09:31:53 PT whig It's hard to figure out who voted when I don't know some of them by name in my state or other states but one PA Democrat voted for the Amendment.http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll733.xml [ Post Comment ] Comment #42 posted by whig on July 27, 2007 at 09:26:25 PT Sinsemilla Jones I'm not surprised by the Pennsylvania delegation. The Pennsylvania Democratic party is approximately as conservative as the Pennsylvania Republican party. Only pro-life candidates need apply and "liberal" is a dirty word. [ Post Comment ] Comment #41 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 19:07:08 PT Sinsemilla Jones I wanted to mention that we had 3 Democrats voting yes and 2 Democrat voting no. I am happy with that for now. [ Post Comment ] Comment #40 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 19:01:08 PT Sinsemilla Jones I know that is what you did and thank you. I was just trying to figure out about those states I mentioned but I found them then in the noes. [ Post Comment ] Comment #39 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 18:35:27 PT FoM I only compiled the votes by newly elected Democratic representatives, and those states didn't have any. [ Post Comment ] Comment #38 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 10:57:05 PT A Question Why can't I find Alabama, Missouri or Mississippi on the vote? Maybe I am missing it. [ Post Comment ] Comment #37 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 08:08:08 PT Sinsemilla Jones In defense of Ohio we have more that voted yes then no. [ Post Comment ] Comment #36 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 08:01:27 PT New Democrats Vote on Hinchey Rohrabacher - Arizona 5th District: Harry Mitchell - Yes 8th District: Gabrielle Giffords - YesCalifornia 11th District: Jerry McNerney - NoColorado 7th District: Ed Perlmutter - YesConnecticut 2nd District: Joe Courtney - Yes 5th District: Chris Murphy - YesFlorida 11th District: Kathy Castor - No 16th District: Tim Mahoney - No 22nd District: Ron Klein - NoGeorgia 4th District: Hank Johnson - YesHawaii 2nd District: Mazie Hirono - YesIowa 1st District: Bruce L Braley - No 2nd District: David Loebsack - YesIllinois 17th District: Phil Hare - YesIndiana 2nd District: Joe Donnelly - No 8th District: Brad Ellsworth - No 9th District: Baron Hill - NoKansas 2nd District: Nancy Boyda - NoKentucky 3rd District: John Yarmuth - YesMaryland 3rd District: John Sarbanes - YesMinnesota 1st District: Tim Walz - Yes 5th District: Keith Ellison - YesNorth Carolina 11th District: Heath Shuler - NoNew Hampshire 1st District: Carol Shea-Porter - Yes 2nd District: Paul W. Hodes - YesNew Jersey 13th District: Albio Sires - YesNew York 11th District: Yvette Clarke - did not vote 19th District: John Hall - No 20th District: Kirsten E Gillibrand - No 24th District: Mike Arcuri - NoOhio 6th District: Charlie Wilson - No 13th District: Betty Sutton - Yes 18th District: Zack Space - NoPennsylvania 4th District: Jason Altmire - No 7th District: Joe Sestak - Yes 8th District: Patrick Murphy - No 10th District: Chris Carney - NoTennessee 9th District: Stephen Cohen - YesTexas 22nd District: Nick Lampson - No 23rd District: Ciro Rodriguez - YesVermont At Large District: Peter Welch - YesWisconsin 8th District: Steven Kagen, MD - No------------------------------------------------Yes - 21No - 20The South doesn't look like the problem here, except for Florida, and it's not really southern, lol.New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio, which I believe are in the North would appear to be the big problems. New Democratic Members of Congress [ Post Comment ] Comment #35 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 06:39:03 PT Sinsemilla Jones I don't follow how each person voted because it would take a lot of time. I wonder how many were southern democrats that voted against the amendment compared to northern democrats? That might be easier for someone to compare if they want. [ Post Comment ] Comment #34 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 06:32:17 PT But FoM, apparently the newest Dems don't get it. If the Democrats that replace Republicans vote at a rate of 26 to 6 against us, like these newly elected, supposedly anti-war, but apparently anti-pot Dems did, we can never catch up.What this tells me is that these fresh new Democrats callously used opposition to the war to get elected, and now are callously voting against the people in exchange for big money from big pharmaceutical companies. [ Post Comment ] Comment #33 posted by FoM on July 26, 2007 at 05:51:01 PT Sinsemilla Jones I look at numbers and the number show that more Democrats get it then Republicans do. We have many older politicians in power and soon they will be replaced with younger ones. That's my hope. The younger Democrats will help I think. [ Post Comment ] Comment #32 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 04:12:24 PT The difference between the two parties - Under Republicans Hinchey Rohrabacher lost 163 - 259.Under Democrats Hinchey Rohrabacher lost 165 - 262.A dime is price gouging for that difference. [ Post Comment ] Comment #31 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 03:29:44 PT This doesn't make any sense - 2007 Hinchey Rohrabacher vote -Democratic 150 Ayes 79 NoesRepublican 15 Ayes 183 Noes2006 Hinchey Rohrabacher vote -Democratic 144 Ayes 53 NoesRepublican 18 Ayes 206 Noes26 more Democratic Noes and only 6 more Ayes!Do the Democrats who were elected to get our troops out of Iraq (which they didn't do, either) actually think the people want to keep our troops in California?!Sorry, FoM, but your faith in the Democrats doesn't match the facts. The Hinchey-Rohrabacher Amendment (2003 - 2006) [ Post Comment ] Comment #30 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 26, 2007 at 02:12:37 PT I knew the Dehomocider would veto it anyway, but.. I thought the Demonrats would at least make him do it.Or at least make it a much closer vote.79 Demonratic Noes.(expletives deleted) [ Post Comment ] Comment #29 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 21:17:46 PT Final Vote Results For Roll Call 733 http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll733.xml [ Post Comment ] Comment #28 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 21:10:07 PT My sentiments exactly Wayne......I tried to send Mr. Weldon a letter(e-mail) but he only accepts from constituents, don't worry I'll find an address in his district..... [ Post Comment ] Comment #27 posted by goblet on July 25, 2007 at 21:03:49 PT: frikken weldon a-hole weed is bad but beer is ok for Mr. Weldonhttp://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.asp?CID=N00002807&cycle=2006 [ Post Comment ] Comment #26 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 20:18:54 PT Wayne I hope that they get more Democrats and less Republicans in power. At least about 60 percent of Democrats voted for the amendment but only about 10 percent of Republicans if I am doing my math right. [ Post Comment ] Comment #25 posted by Wayne on July 25, 2007 at 20:09:56 PT yeah I really didn't either I think the final tally was 165-255 or something like that. Pretty much a carbon copy of last year.So much for our new-and-improved Democratic Congress... I knew deep down in my heart that we couldn't count on them.We just have to keep raising awareness and changing people's minds. That's all we can do for now.But I'm not giving up. I'm gonna keep smoking the stuff, and I'll keep telling people that I enjoy it and that it should be legalized. And the government can kiss my ass. Because in the end, I will not let a room full of ignorant old rich white men and a bench full of ignorant old judges determine MY direction in life. They are all heartless and greedy and ill-willed, they don't understand us or care about the plight of the sick, and they can all go straight to hell. [ Post Comment ] Comment #24 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 19:53:00 PT It Didn't Pass Again I didn't think it would though. [ Post Comment ] Comment #23 posted by Wayne on July 25, 2007 at 19:49:55 PT it's on right now! they're taking the yeas and nays right now! [ Post Comment ] Comment #22 posted by Wayne on July 25, 2007 at 19:34:07 PT Hinchey vote It's 10:30 right now, all the postponed amendment votes appear to have been started back up. I think maybe the Hinchey vote may come up soon, y'all. [ Post Comment ] Comment #21 posted by ekim on July 25, 2007 at 18:34:20 PT Rep Rohrabacher no mention of ongoing dea raides Rep Rohrabacher co-sponsor of the Hinchey Amendment was just on and he could have stated that as he is speaking the DEA is running all over his State of CA raiding every cannabis club they can get there hands on. Spending untold millions of tax payer dollars closing clinics that have been voted into law -- and undermining the efforts of the people for the last 11 years since 215 was passed and signed into law.but Rep Rohrabacher is on now fighting his heart out for the two drug officers that shot a guy in the back and never reported it. Why is it so hard for these guys to make the conection of the prohibition of cannabis and what it is doing to our laws. It has been reported that at the crossing that the two border guards were at a est 150,000 lbs were intercepted in 500 busts with only one gun having been found--kinda blows a huge whole in the drug czar myth that cannabis dealers are the big T word [ Post Comment ] Comment #20 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 18:09:29 PT Reefer Madness I know what reefer madness is because they are creating it. [ Post Comment ] Comment #19 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 18:02:02 PT I know some old timers that don't have cancer, they still smoke. I'm sure many of you would agree. They need to introduce recent science regarding cancer/cannabis to refute that idiot. [ Post Comment ] Comment #18 posted by ekim on July 25, 2007 at 17:57:44 PT postponed vote Rep Dave Weldon R -Florida 15th Dis. Melbourne stated that marijuana causes cancerthe Hinchey amendment was postponed until a later date.c-span dir tv ch 350 [ Post Comment ] Comment #17 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:57:23 PT yes it sounded as if the Yays were louder, do they hit a button ? as for this border agent case,more oversight and a result of the war on drugs. [ Post Comment ] Comment #16 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 17:54:44 PT A Question It sounded like the majority were positive didn't it? [ Post Comment ] Comment #15 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:53:13 PT what's this roll call ? so the nay's got it :( [ Post Comment ] Comment #14 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 17:52:26 PT What Happened? I turned it on and it was just about over. [ Post Comment ] Comment #13 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:51:02 PT this is good......... [ Post Comment ] Comment #12 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 17:50:24 PT goblet Thank you. I have C-Span on now! [ Post Comment ] Comment #11 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 17:49:31 PT Video Link L.A. Asks D.E.A. to Stop Raids on Marijuana Dispensarieshttp://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=local&id=5511506 [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:45:28 PT speaking not peaking [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:44:51 PT Thank You whoever is peaking in opposition now needs to come correct......picking it up live on the net....... [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by goblet on July 25, 2007 at 17:33:54 PT: hinchey is speaking now...... 5:33PM PST C-SPAN [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:20:52 PT According to this the vote is tomorrow or friday.......menana,menana,menana never comes does it.Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment 2007 Dear Ray Green,The latest word is that the Hinchey medical marijuana amendment -- one of the most important votes in drug policy reform this year -- is likely to happen Thursday (tomorrow, 7/26) or Friday. That means there is still a little time for you to help -- and your help is needed! The Hinchey amendment, which will go to the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on the Science-State-Justice-Commerce Appropriations bill, would prevent the US Dept. of Justice (of which the DEA is a part) from targeting medical marijuana in states that have made it legal.Please use our web site to write your US Representative today!Thank you for taking action!Sincerely,David Borden, Executive Director Stop the Drug War (DRCNet) P.O. Box 18402 Washington, DC 20036 http://stopthedrugwar.org [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by mayan on July 25, 2007 at 17:16:41 PT Borrowed Time That's what Our Constitution is living on. Even if the Hinchey Medical Marijuana Amendment passes through congress doesn't the dictator have to sign it? When the neo-cons do their next attack everything we've worked for is out the window anyway. It's about time to hunker down.In other news, I hope this isn't true... New York Sun: Cheney ‘Sees An Opening’ And Wants To Run For President: http://thinkprogress.org/2007/07/24/cheneys-chance/The only way Cheney would have any real or perceived support is if there was another "terror attack". Go figure.THE WAY OUT IS THE WAY IN...Political Prisoner: Loose Change Producer Korey Rowe Arrested: http://prisonplanet.com/articles/july2007/250707rowearrested.htmMovie creator charged: http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2007/07/25/jprowearrest0722.htmlNeo-Cons Cheer Arrest Of Korey Rowe: http://prisonplanet.com/articles/july2007/250707neoconscheer.htm9/11 Victim's Family Member Demands News Coverage (video): http://www.jonesreport.com/articles/250707_911_media.htmlWe Are Change - Official 9/11/07 Announcement: http://911blogger.com/node/10192MADISON,WISCONSIN 9/11 TRUTH CONFERENCE - AUGUST 3-5: http://twilightpines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=70George Bush's Power Grab: Authorizes Martial Law Provisions (C-SPAN video): http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-5egrCzykHomeland General: Attack 'Could Happen Any Day' http://www.newsmax.com/scripts/printer_friendly.pl?page=http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/7/24/215134.shtml?s=ic9/11 WAS AN INSIDE JOB - OUR NATION IS IN PERIL: http://www.911sharethetruth.com/ [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 17:12:54 PT nothing on wwww.c-span.com , I couldn't even locate the Amendment on the site. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 16:51:20 PT News Article from Fox 11 DEA Raids Medical Marijuana Facilities Amidst Protest *** Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Los Angeles -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration served search warrants at 10 different locations throughout Los Angeles County in connection with its crackdown on medical marijuana facilities. The DEA's Sarrah Pullen confirmed that one of the dispensaries is in the area of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, but said she could not immediately reveal the other locations. Since the warrants involve ongoing investigations, "all information is under court seal," Pullen added. Medical marijuana facilities are legal under state law, but not under federal law. 2007 Fox Television Stations, IncURL: http://tinyurl.com/yowz4b [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 16:41:19 PT Just got this !!!!!!! From: CAcaregivers *PCC* Date: Jul 25, 2007 3:26 PMWHO IS GOING? CONTACT US AND LET US KNOW ALSO!!Friday: Protest DEA's Attack on Patients and Providers in Los Angeles!Today, at least 6 dispensaries in Hollywood were raided by the DEA. ASA is waiting to hear more information regarding arrests and confiscation of medicine and resources.ASA is holding a protest and march from the Los Angeles Federal Building to LA City Hall this Friday, July 27 starting at 9:00am. Please show your support for medical cannabis and protest the DEA's contemptible actions! We will be meeting at the Federal Building at 9:00am for a protest. The march to City Hall will begin at 9:30am with the goal of arriving at 10:00am. We are calling on all medical cannabis supporters, patients, and providers to come out and protest DEA's blatant attack on patients and providers in Los Angeles! Please bring signs in support of medical cannabis and safe access.WHO: Patients and Advocates Outraged by the DEA's Actions WHAT: A Demonstration in Protesting the DEA's Attack on Patients and Providers WHERE: Starting at the Federal Building at 255 East Temple St. in downtown LA for the protest and then marching to City Hall at 200 N Spring St. in downtown LA. WHEN: Friday, July 27 beginning at 9:00am with the goal of arriving at City Hall at 10:00am WHY: TO DEFEND SAFE ACCESS IN LA!If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Sonnet: sonnet safeaccessnow.org -- Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard Field Coordinator Americans for Safe Access AmericansForSafeAccess.orgAmericans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.orgHeadquarters 1322 Webster St Suite 402 Oakland, CA 94612 P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036 [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on July 25, 2007 at 16:01:36 PT RevRayGreen I looked on C-Span earlier and I didn't see it scheduled for today. I saw about the raids today in my e-mail. I didn't think they were going to stop. They are going down and they know it in 08 so I expect a lot more unfortunately. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by RevRayGreen on July 25, 2007 at 15:42:42 PT Let's get some chatter going about this, is this on c-span ?this was posted as a bulletin on my myspace from a friend in Cali........Jul 25, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: D.E.A. TAKIN' HOLD OF SIX DISPENSARYS RIGHT NOW!!!!!! REPOST Body: RYAN MICHEALS JUST CALLED ME~~AS WE SPEAK... SIX MORE DIPENSERAYS ARE BEIN' RAIDED!!!!!!! PEOPLE !!!! THIS IS HENIOUS!!!!! STOP THE DEA!!!!! CALL OR WRITE TO BARBARA BOXER RIGHT NOW AND TELL HER OF THIER STRONGARMED TATICTS!!!! STOP THIER VIOLENCE TOWARDS US!!!! NEVER FOR GET KENT STATE!!! OR NAM OR THE 60s...WE ALREADY DID ALL THIS!!!!!~~~~~CODY (If she post's here you may know her)Feds are gripping hard....... [ Post Comment ] Post Comment