Chairman Curry has written an editorial that appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat:

There is nearly unanimous agreement in our nation that government has a fundamental responsibility to assist the most vulnerable among us. Perhaps no group of Americans is more vulnerable than children who — through no fault of their own — are born into poverty. Across the nation and here in Florida, we have a tradition of providing a safety net for children.

But financial assistance is only part of our society’s obligation. Another important part of our responsibility to kids is to ensure their safety and security in the home. With that in mind, Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Republicans have acted conscientiously by mandating drug testing of those adults who seek cash assistance for kids.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a state-managed program that gives struggling families cash to support their children while they are making efforts to improve their households. Literally, this is taxpayer money given to adults to care for their kids. Isn’t it reasonable for Florida to ensure that every penny of our money goes where it should — to the kids who need our help?

The answer we get from liberal special interests and some Democrats in Tallahassee is “No.”

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