Missouri House to vote on drug testing for welfare recipients

Thursday, January 20, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A bill being considered by Missouri lawmakers would require drug testing for the state's federal welfare recipients, though critics of the measure argue that it doesn't provide a means for treatment for those with substance abuse problems.

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