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12. It's not an issue with "The Hill"

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 01:29 PM

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Huff Post has an article that references the same and what prompted changes to the Ag appropriations for the extension of the Farm Bill portion of the C.R. (which is why Rand Paul attempted to strip what was basically "ban" language, from the Ag bill and that failed) - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/government-shutdown-hemp-ban-thc-drinks_n_69123d74e4b03f26059cf596?origin=home-zone-c-unit

I.e., the throwing out of the proverbial baby (hemp growing) with the bathwater (a broad and sweeping assertion that there are those out there producing SYNTHETIC ( "intoxicating" ) products derived from hemp and (quote) "selling them in gas station convenience stores", etc., was the issue.

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Wouldn't you know that scum-slick.... lastlib Monday #1

But in this case, Paul is right Polybius Monday #3

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Well, that's not quite what the issue is. maxsolomon Tuesday #11

That's okay. The Dems probably have more who will agree to AllyCat Monday #5

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Does anyone on the Hill staff know that hemp is not intoxicating? travelingthrulife Tuesday #10

It's not an issue with "The Hill" BumRushDaShow Tuesday #12