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Drug Testing Welfare Recipients in Florida, Fair or Not? Pros and Cons (Updated 12-8-2011) [54*]

Drug testing recipients of welfare payments has always been controversial; most States that have tried drug-testing direct testing have been unsucessful. Florida's governor, Rick Scott, is putting his hat in the ring on this and beginning July 1, 2011, recipients of cash supplements are required to get a drug test prior to receiving assistance and periodically thereafter. So far, I have had five show up at my office for testing.

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Winners Or Losers In Louisiana Oil History

There are undeniable losers and winners when it comes to oil. Unfortunately, most of us will end up being among the losers -- Let's explore why.

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The Ten Most Historic Cities in the United States

1. St. Augustine, Florida. Founded by the Spanish in 1565 St. Augustine is the oldest European-founded city in the United States (continuously inhabited) and its historical charm clearly highlights this proud fact. Entire streets are lined by...

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Roanoke: the Lost Colony

The disappearance of the first British settlement in America is one of the great unsolved mysteries. What happened to the people of the Roanoke colony? Some of the people who played a part in arranging the...

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Canadian Government and How the System Works

This article explains how the constitutional monarchy of Canada works. The government agencies and functions are covered in detail. Prime Minister, Stephen Harper's position is also featured.

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What's New in Michigan Politics February 2012

What's New in Michigan Politics provides news and informed commentary on Michigan politics and national political and economic news of importance to Michigan.

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Visiting the Citadel, Quebec City: keeping watch for centuries over the St. Lawrence River

Quebec City's Citadel certainly has a very scenic location. Included among the commanding views available from the walls of the Citadel are the Château Frontenac , the Quebec Parliament building (Hôtel du Parlement) and a wide panorama of the St....

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How I earned my BSN online in 40 days from Western Governors University

How I went from ASN to BSN in just 40 days at Western Governors University. It was the quickest and most inexpensive way I could find in order to achieve my goal.

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Things to See in Arizona: Tour Bullion Plaza Museum, Miami, Arizona

In an earlier article on the Cliff Dwelling of the Tonto Basin (http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Cliff-Dwellings-of-the-Tonto-Basin-AZ-Salado-People), I indicated that we would be traveling south along Arizona State Route 188 to visit the next spot of...

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Hugo O'Conor - Founder of Tucson

Most people equate the mid-nineteenth century potato famine with the coming of the Irish to the U.S. While millions came as a result of that famine, they were by no means the first Irish to come to the U.S. Many came during colonial times. The...

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