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Plans to drug test welfare recipients continue across US, including CO
February 25, 2012 10:37 AM
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Conservatives who say welfare recipients should have to pass a drug test to receive government assistance have momentum on their side. The issue has come up in the Republican presidential campaign, with front-runner Mitt Romney saying it's an "excellent idea." Nearly two dozen states are considering... more » -
Welfare recipients could have to take blood test to receive benefits
February 9, 2012 7:05 AM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are considering making welfare recipients take a drug test before receiving benefits. The proposal sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg is getting its first hearing in a House committee Thursday. House Bill 1046 would require applicants of the Colorado Works Temporary Assistance for Needy... more »
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