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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that would require thousands of people applying for welfare to pass a drug test before they could receive benefits.
The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the law over the opposition of Democrats.
Backers say it will ensure that welfare benefits are used for their intended purpose and not to subsidize drug use and criminal activity. Democrats said the measure places an unfair burden on the poor...
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Tell you what else I'd like to see them do ... cut way the heck back on some of the pure crap that EBT can be used for. And no way should it be ok to use EBT at gas stations when less expensive options are right next door. That's my money, spend it right. (We all know they are cheating the system and spending it on smokes and beer at those places anyway.)