Argyle58 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 CNN:Florida governor signs welfare drug-screen measureJune 01, 2011|By the CNN Wire StaffSaying it is "unfair for Florida taxpayers to subsidize drug addiction," Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed legislation requiring adults applying for welfare assistance to undergo drug screening."It's the right thing for taxpayers," Scott said after signing the measure. "It's the right thing for citizens of this state that need public assistance. We don't want to waste tax dollars. And also, we want to give people an incentive to not use drugs."Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services will be required to conduct the drug tests on adults applying to the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The aid recipients would be responsible for the cost of the screening, which they would recoup in their assistance if they qualify. Those who fail the required drug testing may designate another individual to receive the benefits on behalf of their children._________________________________________________________________A law that makes sense......sure to be overturned by a liberal federal judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Argyle58 This is good to see. Common sense legislation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Argyle58 This is good to see. Common sense legislation. As Argyle58 said have no fear a judge will take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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