Food stamp use in military rises again

No going postal over higher stamp costsGreenwich Time, CTThe last few increases in first-class postage caught me with several 100-stamp rolls of the old denominations. That meant buying sheets of 2's and 1's to supplement them when the new rates took hold, what I called growing panes. … More: continued here

Nearly one out of every seven Rhode Islanders gets food stamps now, as a combination of high unemployment, expanded eligibility and stepped-up outreach has doubled enrollment in the federally funded program. More: continued here

Food stamp soda ban can save 141K kids from obesityWSBT-TV… Text; Large Text. Print; Email. Tweet. Pepsi. Ferre' Dollar/CNN. WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -. Banning soda and other sugary drinks from food stamps would lead to significant drops in obesity and diabetes rates among the poor, according to a new study. More: continued here

Clock Ticking To Use Paper Food StampsWOWT, NETime is running out for people to use paper food stamp coupons. Starting June 17th only Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards will be accepted by retailers. The EBT card is used much like a debit card, but the benefits must still be spent for food. … More: continued here

Stamps' kicker confident on eve of pro debutMontreal GazetteCALGARY — His high school coach made him a promise he would come to his first professional game …Stampeder kicker Rob Maver believes in power of lucky underpants for pro debutWinnipeg Free Pressall 18 news articles » More: continued here

Colchester: I'll be frank, where are my stamps?The Gazette, UK –1 minute agoA former soldier who served in west Africa has appealed for help finding stamps he sent back from there. Cyril Raven, known as Dick, was a sergeant with the … More: continued here