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Governor Approves Welfare Drug Testing Measure

A measure to require drug testing as a condition for receiving welfare has been signed by Gov. Bill Haslam.

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vote2012 - 5/24/2012 4:00 PM
3 Votes
Good job Governor, now lets make it law for illegals not to recieve foodstamps.

MemphisFred - 5/24/2012 3:56 PM
3 Votes
Requires new applicants to be tested, hmmmmm...what about the hundreds of thousands that are on welfare already? Retro this bill to include them and think about how much of the taxpayer's money will be saved. I'd be willing to be it would be as high as 90% that are users.
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