Proposed legislation would limit food-stamp purchases to items that qualify under a separate program aimed at getting children's lives off to a healthy start. That takes a good thought too far.
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17% of Arizonans on food stampsTucsonSentinel.comAlmost 12 percent of households nationwide are receiving food stamps, the Census Bureau said Thursday. Recent data from the Agriculture Department, which runs the program, show that up to 15 percent of households in the country may be on SNAP. … More: continued here
NTV Solar eclipse stamps debut todayNTVThe solar eclipse is coming on August 21st, the United States Postal Service has issued a solar eclipse stamp. The stamp commemorates the upcoming eclipse with a unique stamp. Untouched, the stamp features a picture of the moon, but when you touch the …and more » More: continued here
City farmers markets offer food-stamp bonusCrain’s New York BusinessMore than half of the city's 126 farmers markets this year are offering $2 in coupons for every $5 spent on fresh produce using food stamps. The redemption rate has more than doubled. By Eliza Ronalds-Hannon The July 4th holiday weekend marked the … More: continued here
Stamps.com Ties With Software FirmsocalTech.com, CALos Angeles-based PC postage provider Stamps.com has signed a shipping software firm, TrueShip, in an integration deal, the firm said Monday. According to Stamps.com, TrueShip will integrate its PC Postage software into its ReadyShipper shipping … More: continued here
Bloomberg House GOP to Push Farm Bill Linking Food Stamps to Job TrainingBloombergA reauthorization of all U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, which are due to begin expiring on Sept. 30, has been snagged over spending on food stamps, which account for more than three-quarters of the bill's cost. Democrats are bristling at any …and more »…
CBC.ca Stamps' Tate out for seasonVancouver SunCalgary Stampeders quarter-back Drew Tate is expected to miss the remainder of the CFL season after.Stamps QB Tate to undergo surgerySports NetworkStamps QB Tate to undergo shoulder surgeryCBC.caStamps' Tate caught between a rock and a hard placeCalgary HeraldNational Post –MetroNews Canadaall 57 news articles » More: continued here