Sens. Warren, Baldwin ask for investigation of work requirements at rehab facilities
U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) want the General Accounting Office (GAO) to investigate mandatory work requirements at drug and alcohol treatment facilities that receive federal funding. Following a recent report by the Center for Investigative Journalism that found that individuals at some drug and alcohol rehab facilities are required to work without pay as part of their treatment program, Warner, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Com...
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