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Read More »Several states propose drug tests for food stamps, unemployment (WRGB Albany)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — As more Americans turn to government assistance to ride out the recession, they may find themselves required to submit to random drug testing. More: continued here
Read More »Ex-addict admits using food stamps to get drugs (The Register-Herald)
Welfare recipient Brian Caldwell acknowledged Wednesday he often swapped food stamps for drugs and suggested most on public assistance still engage in the shady practice. More: continued here
Read More »States consider drug tests for welfare recipients (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Want government assistance? Just say no to drugs. Lawmakers in at least eight states want recipients of food stamps, unemployment benefits or welfare to submit to random drug testing. More: continued here
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