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Van Wanggaard: “I think that [drug testing those on public assistance] is a…”

Featuring: Van Wanggaard, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 21

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Van Wanggaard (R) for 21st Senate District

Published | Video Starts at 02:02

I think that makes more sense. Does some of the governor recommended drug testing, those that are on public assistance, unemployment benefits and food stamps? Your position? I think that [drug testing those on public assistance] is a good idea. I think that, you know, we ask, we ask people that are out there and applying for all different jobs and for all different positions to test for those types of things. (02:02–13:15)

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Supports drug testing for individuals receiving public assistance.

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