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Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Florida was dealt another setback last week as teh 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to temporarily freeze drug testing for welfare recipients.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Domestic violence victims may have to jump through more hurdles to receive help.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia Governor Nathan Deal says he would entertain the idea of drug testing unemployment benefit recipients.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The measure would mean people who fail a test are denied benefits for a year, a second failed test would result in a three year ban.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  A Republican lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require random drug tests for recipients of public assistance, like unemployment benefits and food stamps.