S.97 - Drug Free Families Act of 2009

A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. as introduced.
  • Short: Drug Free Families Act of 2009 as introduced.

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David Vitter

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1/6/2009--Introduced.Drug Free Families Act of 2009 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to implement a program to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use. Requires state TANF
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1/6/2009--Introduced.Drug Free Families Act of 2009 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to implement a program to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use. Requires state TANF programs to deny assistance to individuals who test positive for illegal drugs and individuals convicted of drug-related crimes.

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Each player will collect 1.135 million euros (S.97 million) if they win a treble this season, the league, Spanish Cup and Champions League, the same as was offered to them last season, sports daily AS and Marca … ...

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Recall local or state officials from office during their terms (S. 97, S. 181); and * Decide every 20 years, starting in 2012, whether to rewrite the S.C. Constitution through a constitutional convention. ...

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Initiate new state laws or constitutional amendments, or repeal existing laws (S. 97);; Recall local or state officials from office during their terms (S. 97, S. 181); and; Decide every 20 years, starting in 2012, whether to rewrite the ...

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