Megan Young immortalized in stamps

The price of stamps will increase three cents on January 26th, bringing the cost to $0.49 per stamp. More: continued here

Government shutdown Q&A: What about Obamacare and food stamps?Los Angeles TimesQ: What about nutrition programs such as food stamps and school lunches? A: The food stamp program, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), will continue. Child nutrition programs, including school lunches, are funded … More: continued here

Food Stamp Enrollment Soars, But San Diego Still Rates LowVoice of San DiegoAs the weak economy battered families across California, food stamp use nearly doubled since 2006. But in San Diego County, the spike has been even more dramatic. Food stamp use has nearly tripled here. … More: continued here

Statehood group hears stamp and film ideasSun Shopper, AZPRESCOTT – A county committee organizing statehood centennial celebrations heard proposals about stamps and a movie festival Monday as it started to formulate ideas for the 2012 celebration. The committee plans to come up with a logo for statehood … More: continued here

Stamps Going Up By a Penny; Shipping Costs Also Increasing Jan. 27Patch.comThe US Post Office is increasing the price of stamps and other shipping on Jan. 27. How much? A penny on the stamp — increasing it from 45 to 46 cents. Shipping packages with Priority Mail will be going up too, anywhere from 45…

Stamp tax on online buysThe AustralianA second simple method is to allow foreign e-tailers to buy Australian tax stamps and affix these to the delivery packaging together with the usual customs … More: continued here