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Associated Press - June 24, 2009 5:05 AM ET
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Supporters of a bill that would provide small amounts of marijuana to patients with debilitating illnesses are rallying at the State House as legislators consider the measure.
The original bill let patients grow it at their home, but a legislative committee amended it earlier this month so that patients would receive the drug from a "compassion center," a not-for-profit organization that must receive state certification.
The bill, expected to be voted on Wednesday, allows for up to three compassion centers, though language does allow for up to five after two years.
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