New rules, drug tests proposed for public aid in Miss.
People who receive public assistance would be subject to random testing for drugs or nicotine and would have to perform community service under new requirements being considered by Mississippi lawmakers.
Officials say some ideas are already being carried out, while others could be blocked by federal regulations.
One bill would require people on public assistance to do 20 hours a week of community service.
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1/4/12
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