Hints from Heloise 12/24/2013

US Attorney Investigates Food-Stamp Fraud AllegationsHartford CourantDannel P. Malloy reveal bits and pieces of an "outrage" where state employees "may face criminal prosecution" for food stamp fraud. Now those accused employees — two dozen and growing — face an aggressive outside inquiry by the US attorney's office, …and more » More: continued here

STEVEN Tan is a man who believes in efficiency. The moment we stepped into his office, the 70-year-old promptly produced a newspaper cutting of a past interview so that we would not ask him the same questions. More: continued here

NC tax panel won't recommend cigarette tax stampsWECT-TV6AP – May 5, 2010 3:55 PM ET RALEIGH, NC (AP) – A legislative panel has declined to recommend restoring a requirement that wholesalers adhere tax stamps to …and more » More: continued here

Two Pottstown store owners charged in $57000 food stamp fraud caseThe MercuryPOTTSTOWN — Two borough convenience store owners have been charged with food stamp fraud adding up to more than $57000 during just one month, according to Pottstown police. Frank “Poppy” Perez, 54, of 1002 Chestnut St., Douglassville … More: continued here

Contact: Roy Betts, (O) +1-202-268-3207, (C) +1-202-256-4174, roy.a.betts@usps.gov, or Darleen Reid-DeMeo, (O) +1-212-330-2929, (C) +1-212-203-9244, darleen.a.reid-demeo@usps.gov More: continued here

NEW Carve-A-Stamp Kit from Yellow Owl WorkshopBabbleChristine from Yellow Owl Workshop has just put the finishing touches on a really exciting new Carve-A-Stamp Kit that I can't wait to share with you! This ultimate printing DIY kit contains everything you need to carve and print your own custom rubber …and more » More: continued here