Benazir’s stamps, photos high in demand – Associated Press of Pakistan

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Lawmakers to review food-stamp policyKansas City StarSam Brownback said he didn't plan to change a policy that eliminated food stamps for hundreds of children, several legislators said they would review it. The bipartisan group of senators and representatives wants a further explanation of the policy …Some Kan. lawmakers want to review…

Tresnawati Prihadi: Stamp spokespersonJakarta Post, Indonesia –50 minutes agoWith her outgoing personality, she answered all questions from the group about the stamp museum. For over two hours, she guided the group through the … More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News There is still time to vote for your favorite 2016 U.S. stampsLinn’s Stamp Newshe deadline is fast approaching for Linn's 2016 United States Stamp Popularity Poll. All ballots must be postmarked by March 1, and online voting will end at midnight March 1. Voting in Linn's stamp popularity poll is a fun…

As food-stamp use surges, Republicans want cutsAlbany Times Union (blog)As estimated one in seven Americans, about 45 million people, participates in the federal government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka food stamps), a figure that has doubled in the past decade. According to The Economist: Republican … More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News Memorable works of artist Andrew Wyeth grace set of 12 United States stampsLinn’s Stamp NewsA pane of 12 forever stamps celebrating the art of Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) will be issued July 12 in Chadds Ford, Pa. The full pane is pictured in the next illustration. The stamp shown here reproduces a detail…

Idaho’s doling out food stamps at nearly twice the rate it was just a couple of years ago. From 2009 to 2010, the state saw a 40 percent increase in the number of Idahoans on food stamps – the biggest upsurge in the country. More: continued here