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To: DMaA who wrote (401754)	1/4/2011 10:19:34 AM
From: Gersh Avery	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 793983

Yep .. perception is a strange thing. Change in marijuana policy could shift that perception. Whichever party goes for it will win a gain in public perception. There is a disconnect between the parties and the public. Neither party is supporting the public on this topic at this time.

To: DMaA who wrote (401754)	1/4/2011 11:07:10 AM
From: goldworldnet	Respond to of 793983

H.R. 4040: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 110th Congress (2007-2008) To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Dec 19, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 407 Ayes, 0 Nays, 25 Present/Not Voting. Mar 6, 2008: This bill passed in the Senate with changes by roll call vote. The totals were 79 Ayes, 13 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting. Jul 31, 2008: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 89 Ayes, 3 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting. govtrack.us * * *