RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Senate has passed legislation to require drug screening of welfare recipients.
The Republican-backed bill passed 20-19 Tuesday and now goes to the House of Delegates, which has postponed its version of the measure until 2013.
Sen. Steve Martin of Chesterfield County said his bill would ensure that state welfare money is being spent as it is intended - to support families and children.
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