House Passes Welfare Drug-Testing Bill

HARRISBURG — Some welfare recipients soon could have one more hurdle to clear in order to receive benefits.

The state House in a 164-23 vote Wednesday night approved a bill requiring drug testing for welfare applicants who are on probation and parole for drug offenses or who had been convicted within five years.

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Publish Date: 04-28-2011

News Outlet: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Author: Tracie Mauriello

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