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Lawmakers discuss changes to state welfare systemWTHI, IN –2 hours agoAP – July 31, 2008 7:54 PM ET KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) – People receiving food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare told a legislative study committee today that the …Lawmakers discuss changes to state welfare systemWTHIall 7 news articles More: continued here

An Post call on public to decide design of new stampsBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom –6 hours agoAn Post is to give the public a chance to decide the design of new stamps. The postal service is inviting people to submit ideas for stamps which will … More: continued here

Emergency food stamps for eligible Ike victimsHouston Chronicle, United States –2 hours agoThose eligible Texans can receive up to two months of food stamp benefits by calling 211 or applying at any HHSC benefits office through Oct. 17. …Texas to provide food stamps to Ike victimsAustin American-StatesmanEmergency food stamp assistance available to Ike victimsJacksonville Daily Progressall 23…

ABC 57 News House GOP bill would lock the poor out of food stamps if they don't workABC 57 NewsBy Tami Luhby. (CNN Money) — Many food stamp recipients could be locked out of the program for up to three years if they fail to work or enroll in job training, under a bill proposed…

Tallahassee: Food stamp needs growSun-Sentinel.com, FLAs the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. More than 408835 new recipients were added to Florida's list in the past year, … More: continued here

Tallahassee: Food stamp needs growSun-Sentinel.com, FLAs the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. More than 408835 new recipients were added to Florida's list in the past year, … More: continued here