Oppose Drug Screening Of Recipients Of Public Assistance
CURE joins S-A-L-T in opposing drug screening of recipients of public assistance. Ask your delegate to oppose SB6.
SB 6 patroned by Sen. Stephen Martin passed (20-Y 20-N) the Senate Chair-Lt. Governor-voted “Yes”. The House HB 73 was continued to 2013 (defeated) by a voice vote in Appropriations.
Urge your Delegate to oppose SB 6 when it crosses over to the House!
By requiring substance abuse screening of all Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare Program applicants, the government is treating potential recipients of public assistance as criminals, invading their privacy, and denying benefits to those who may most need them.
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House approves Senate compromise on suspension calendar
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3,000 defendants would benefit from sentencing changes each year
After decades of debate, research and recommendations, the United States Congress has approved legislation to increase fairness in sentences for crack cocaine offenses. The House of Representatives today passed, … Read entire article »
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