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Articles in Category: 'Temporary Assistance for Needy Families'
Memo to Rick Scott: Cut Your Losses on Drug-Testing Welfare Recipients
By:
Nancy Smith
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Posted: March 26, 2013 3:55 AM
Good morning, Gov. Scott: Begging your indulgence, sir, I offer a little advice.
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On the Docket: Legal Issues to Keep an Eye On in 2013
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: December 31, 2012 3:55 AM
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2012 redistricting
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2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
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California Proposition 8
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Chris Smith
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Collier County
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Defense of Marriage Act
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DOMA
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drug testing
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Florida 1st District Court of Appeal
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Florida Legislature
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Florida Supreme Court
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George Zimmerman
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Gerrymandering
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Hardee County
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Hendry County
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Hillsborough County
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Jackie Fulford
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legislative privilege
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Monroe County
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red light camera citations
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Shelby County
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Stand Your Ground
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state employee pension reform
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TANF
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Terry Lewis
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Trayvon Martin
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U.S. Court of Appeals
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States Attorney General
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Voting Rights Act
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VRA
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Politics
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Food-Ban Bills Take a Bite out of Reason
By:
Nancy Smith
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Posted: February 13, 2012 3:55 AM
Does the Florida Legislature really want to set itself up as the state food police?
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Childhood Obesity
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Dana Young
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DCF
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Department of Children and Families
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EBT
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Florida Beverage Association
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Florida Legislature
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Florida Retail Federation
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food
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FOX Business Network
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HB 1401
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Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
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News
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Nick Cuveto
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Ronda Storms
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SB 1658
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Scott Plakon
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snap
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Sugar
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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TANF
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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USDA
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Judge's Welfare Drug-Test Injunction Called 'Insane and Irresponsible'
By:
Kenric Ward
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Posted: October 24, 2011 4:36 PM
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drug testing
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Florida ACLU
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Foundation for Government Accountability
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Heritage Foundation
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Luis Lebron
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News
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Robert Rector
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TANF
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Welfare
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'Welfare' Drug Tests Come In; Results Are Predictable
By:
Kenric Ward
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Posted: August 22, 2011 3:55 AM
A sampling of the cost for drug-testing welfare recipients in Central Florida shows the program is a loss leader for the state.
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Three Major State Laws Take Effect in Florida July 1
By:
Gray Rohrer
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Posted: July 1, 2011 3:55 AM
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Department of Corrections
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drug testing
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Florida Education Association
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Florida Retirement System
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Gov. Charlie Crist
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Gov. Rick Scott
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HB 353
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Medicaid
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News
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Pill Mills
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Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
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SB 736
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Rick Scott Halts Drug-Testing of Most State Workers -- For Now
By:
Gray Rohrer
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Posted: June 17, 2011 3:55 AM
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American Civil Liberties Union of Florida
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Florida Abuse Hotline
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Gov. Rick Scott
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Florida Welfare Drug-Test Savings Go Up in Smoke
By:
Kenric Ward
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Posted: June 11, 2011 3:55 AM
TAGS:
ACLU
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drug testing
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eligibility
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false positive
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Florida Department of Children and Families
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food stamps
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Idaho
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Joe Follick
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Kentucky
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marijuana
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Medicaid
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