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Tennessee Rep. calls for General Assembly drug test

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MEMPHIS, TN (WSMV) -

A Tennessee State Representative said it is time to start drug testing members of the General Assembly.

G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, said lawmakers should have to take the same drug test that a new law would require for welfare recipients.

Hardaway said he has heard from his constituents and some have asked how the public can be sure that lawmakers are not on drugs.

He said the voter had a valid point, and he plans to file his General Assembly drug test bill if the welfare drug test issue surfaces before lawmakers.

The second session of the 107th General Assembly will convene on Jan. 10, 2012.

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