Injury Lawyers News : Florida Governor Rick Scott Signs Welfare Drug-Screening Bill

Florida Governor Rick Scott Signs Welfare Drug-Screening Bill

Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation requiring adults applying for welfare assistance to undergo drug screening.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott Signs Welfare Drug-Screening Bill

06/01/2011 // WPB, FL, USA // Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley

I couldn't be more proud of this legislation! This needed to be done a long time ago. I totally disagree with Rep. Corrine Brown, who believes it's an invasion of privacy. I'm sorry, but you have to take a drug test to get a job, so why wouldn't you take one to get government assistance? If they have money for drugs, they have money for everything else and don't need welfare. Once you become society's burden, you absolutely should give up your privacy regarding your drug use.

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