Haslam, Harwell Hesitant on Welfare Drug-Testing

Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says he expects lawmakers will pass a bill requiring drug tests for Tennesseans who get government assistance or workers' compensation. Other high-ranking Republicans aren't so confident.

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vote2012 - 12/27/2011 2:12 PM
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Drug test people for welfare benefits, but not the unemployed. They should not be punished again through no fault of their own. It's high time that people who receive taxpayer money should be drug tested and while your at, make them list their assets as well. People shouldn't be driving around in fancy cars with expensive sound systems while on foodstamps. They all should not be allowed to get cash back on their EBT cards. I have friends that work in the grocery business and the stories they tell are outrageous. Ground beef for dogs, the most expensive name brand foods. And no more benefits for illegals. This program has been abused long enough. I'm tired of working for the lazy and illegal.
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