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Use of food stamps rises in MercerBluefield Daily TelegraphPRINCETON — The use of food stamps in Mercer County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program.Since Recession Food Stamp Usage Continues to IncreaseWKMSall 3…

Christie nixed his administration's plan to keep food stamps for 11K in NJNJ.comTRENTON — On New Year's Eve, Gov. Chris Christie's administration stunned food bank operators and anti-poverty groups with the announcement that a temporary food stamp program for 11,000 unemployed people was ending. But that action didn't only … More: continued here

Food Stamps / SNAP Ending Hoax: Government 'Food Stamp Program To Be …The Epoch TimesAn article titled "Government Food Stamp Program To Be Discontinued Effective March 2015" is nothing more than a hoax. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program won't be changed. In this July 9, 2009 file photo three combines … More: continued here

The financially challenged Postal Service is hoping to cash in on the love for J.K. Rowling's characters with a set of commemorative Harry Potter stamps, available Nov. 19. More: continued here

Tampabay.com Morning Watch: Australia plane crashes into mall; legislator questions food stamps for candy; live at 'stand your …Tampabay.comShould people who get food stamps in Florida be allowed to buy candy and soda with them? A newly-elected Tampa Bay legislator says no, and he's pushing to change state law to prevent it. Republican Rep. Ralph…

Mayberry: Disgraceful: Soldiers, sailors on food stampsSavannah Morning NewsThe work our military does in defending our nation, and making the globe a safer place, is amazing — we owe them the dignity of not having to stand in line at a food pantry or rely on food stamps to feed their children. I ask that…