Also, in June the amendment to the Farm Bill to legalize industrial hemp in the US was voted in by the House. So there's a congressional majority in favor.
Unfortunately the Farm Bill itself didn't pass, so it was rendered moot. Still it's just a matter of time, probably a very short time too. I see legalization within the year, would be surprised if it took any longer than that.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...p-may-live-on/