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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.

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Response rates from 13.3k State Senate District 1 voters.

71%
Yes
28%
No
63%
Yes
22%
No
4%
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive
4%
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse
3%
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians
2%
No, this is a waste of time and money
1%
Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

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 @8HB7BYY from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and immediately remove benefits from any who test positive, BUT also provide them treatment.

 @B23R6DC from California  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but provide incentives for treatment, collaborate with non-profit and private organizations to fund treatment centers, provide more funding for treatment and prevention programs, and provide policy review to amend as necessary.

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, and if tests are failed, all benefits must be paused until they successfully graduate a drug court program

 @5FPBRNMfrom Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

They should get help. Addiction is a brain condition and they need treatment as much as anyone.

 @8RWLDZJ from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

No and end all welfare.

 @B53FFDS from Texas  answered…2wks2W

They should get treatment for some time and if that does not help then they should be terminated from the benefits, including employees and politicians

 @B52PGH2 from Florida  answered…2wks2W

Yes, require routine basic screenings. Must test negative or, if testing positive, comply with treatment to get clean

 @8FRTVZ5 from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

No, and drugs should be legalized.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5mos5MO

Hegseth Out, DeSantis In? Trump Rethinks Defense Pick

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Pentagon, according to people familiar with the discussions, amid Republican senators’ concerns over mounting allegations about the former Fox News host’s personal life.Picking DeSantis, a 2024 GOP primary rival for the presidency, would amount to a stunning turn for Trump. But he would also find in the governor a well-known conservative with a service record who shares Trump’s—and Hegseth’s—view on culling what they see as “woke” policies in the military.Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth might not survive further scrutiny, according to people close to the president-elect’s team, which considers the next 48 hours to be crucial to his fate.DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Trump ultimately went with Hegseth. But as Hegseth’s nomination has faltered, that list has been revived and DeSantis is again among the choices Trump is considering, the people said.The discussions are in their early stages, one of the people said, adding that Trump has floated DeSantis’s name in casual conversations with guests at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.Trump could decide not to choose DeSantis and select another replacement, if Hegseth’s nomination falls apart, the people said. Another potential defense-secretary candidate who has been discussed by Trump allies, according to people familiar with the matter, is Elbridge Colby, a former Pentagon official and ally of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump is also considering Sen. Joni Ernst (R., Iowa) for the job, some of the people said.DeSantis was once seen as an acolyte of Trump but his decision to challenge the former president in the 2024 GOP primary began a conflict between them, with Trump casting DeSantis as disloyal. Trump easily prevailed in the primary and friends of the two have worked to repair the relationship.

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Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General

Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States, should he reclaim the presidency in the upcoming election.Bondi, a prominent figure in Republican politics, served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. She gained national attention for her legal battles on issues such as health care reform, consumer protection, and opioid abuse litigation. Known for her steadfast support of Trump during his presidency, Bondi also served as a key adviser during his first impeachment trial, where she defended his administration against accusations of abuse of power.In a statement released by his campaign, Trump praised Bondi’s “unwavering commitment to justice” and her “track record of standing up for everyday Americans against the abuses of Washington’s elites.”“Pam Bondi has been a fearless advocate for the people, and she embodies the principles of fairness, accountability, and the rule of law that are sorely needed to restore trust in our justice system,” Trump said. “She is the right person to lead the Department of Justice into a new era of integrity and excellence.”While Bondi’s nomination has been met with applause from conservative circles, it has also reignited criticism from Democrats and ethics watchdogs. Her acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation in 2013, which coincided with her decision not to pursue an investigation into Trump University, has drawn scrutiny in the past and resurfaced following the announcement.Democratic leaders have already voiced opposition, questioning Bondi’s ability to lead the Department of Justice independently. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called the nomination “a political power play” and urged a focus on “restoring integrity, not entrenching partisanship.”

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