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March 9, 2012

Georgia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Drug Tests for Welfare 
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The Georgia State Senate has approved a measure that would require
adults to pass a drug test before they could receive welfare benefits.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has condemned the bill,
calling it unconstitutional. Similar laws in Michigan and Florida have
been blocked in court. The Georgia bill now heads to the state House.



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