Senate drops benefits ban for workers accused of drug use

Thursday, April 10, 2003

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Senate backed away from a legal change long sought by business groups that would deny unemployment benefits to workers who are fired for off-the-clock use of illegal drugs.

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