President Barney Frank says addicts should not be persecuted . Americans government wants Congress to pass legislation by this week . Measures could lessen sentences for users , crack down on dealers and traffickers . Rep. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner proposes similar legislation this week on Congress .
President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says addicts should not be persecuted . Argentine government wants Congress to pass legislation by end of year . Measures could lessen sentences for users , crack down on dealers and traffickers . Rep. Barney Frank proposes similar legislation this week on Capitol Hill .