ATLANTA (February 14, 2008) – Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth) introduced legislation today that will require the Georgia Department of Revenue to implement “digital” cigarette tax technology to combat cigarette smuggling and tax stamp counterfeiting.
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency Ezra Jack Keats' 'The Snowy Day' featured on new postage stampsJewish Telegraphic Agency(JTA) — “The Snowy Day,” a beloved children's book by Ezra Jack Keats, will be featured on four new stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Each of the four stamps features the main character Peter exploring and playing in…
Vote in 2016 US stamp popularity pollLinn’s Stamp NewsGeorge Amick reports in his story announcing the opening of the 2016 poll: “In 2016, the United States Postal Service issued 154 varieties of stamps and postal stationery, including one stamped envelope, 52 commemoratives, 75 definitives and 11 special … More: continued here
NBC 10 Philadelphia Tokens, Stamps for 1 Free Beer at Eagles Super Bowl Parade, Six …NBC 10 PhiladelphiaIt's official: Those Eagles fans at the Super Bowl parade Thursday will get a free Bud Light beer through a token-and-stamp system. Oh, and free six-packs!and more » More: continued here
Cassandra Mendez, 10, of Bisbee, was one of the youngest survivors of cancer at this weekend’s Relay. Here, with her painted palm, she stamps her palm’s imprint onto a board with similar palm prints and pictures. See more photos on Page B1 of the Douglas Dispatch. More: continued here
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Thematic stamps welcome Christmas seasonDeccan HeraldIts Christmas time…and the eves of Dakshina Kannada Philatelists and Numismatists Association (DKPNA) have displayed their rich collection of Christmas stamps from across the globe, in the monthly meeting of DKPNA in Mangalore on Sunday. Irene Vaz … More: continued here