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5 surprising marijuana facts you never imagined
1. The founding fathers liked ganja

Dr. Burke of the American Historical Reference Society and consultant for the Smithsonian has found evidence to support the long standing claim that George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, James Monroe, and Andrew Jackson all either smoked or grew grass on their plantations.

Financial Stabilization Proposal - HR1424
The proposed solution (HR1424) to the current financial crisis is inadequate and ill-conceived. It does not address the problem at the correct point in the financial system and is likely to be very costs to the US taxpayer. A better solution, based on an approach that has precedent and has proven to work is available. This document presents an analytical framework for understanding the current financial crisis and an outline for a plan to stabilize the US financial system. Asset prices, such as the prices of homes and mortgage securities depend on the supply and demand in the marketplace.

Palin's Powerful Speech
Sarah PalinI am neither Democrat nor Republican and personally have attempted to avoid all of the hub-bub in regards to the 08 presidential candidates because the press tends to be redundant, occasionally biased (who's ever seen equal coverage??), and, at times, just plain exasperating. However, the media has continued to taunt me with snippets of Palin's speech since the day I missed it and has tweaked my interest.

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Latest Action: 10/09/2008 - Presented to President.

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A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days. 6/25/2008--Introduced. National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to prohibit the bankruptcy court from dismissing or converting a case based on means testing while the debtor: (1) is either on active duty in the military service of the United States or performing a homeland defense activity for at least 90 days, and during the 540 days following the end of such period; and (3) was called to such active duty or performed such homeland defense activity after September 11, 2001, as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces or the National Guard.Directs [...]

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  • (VA) HJ599
    My brother was a huminatarian who cared deeply about others. Thank you for bestowing this honor upon him.
  • (NJ) A2818
    Where's the interpretation of the bill. What are the details?
  • (NJ) A3206
    Facilities that are operating under MTSA 2002 regulations, specifically 33 CFR subchapter H, part 105, and TWIC regulations should be excluded from this legislation, as it would cause redundancy that is [...]
  • (NJ) S109
    This bill should NOT be passed as written because it goes way beyond the Federal limits set by NAGPRA. NAGPRA jurisdiction is limited to Federal land, and requires proof of burials: actual human remains [...]
  • (MI) HB5524
    With this legistlation, other pending Michigan legistlation, reduced material costs for solar panels, increased technology, and the recently passed federal tax credits. It is the first of three bills [...]
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