Stamps & Coins: Aiming to confound counterfeiters

This morning’s Oregonian reports on the latest developments in the case of Scott Westerman, the embattled chief of the Portland police union. And the Idaho Statesman reports on efforts to get farmers markets to accept food stamps. More: continued here

Poverty In America: Defining The New PoorNPRWelfare reform in 1990s helped slash cash benefit rolls, and yet the use of food stamps is soaring today. About 15 percent of Americans use food stamps, and it has become what some call the new welfare. A big reason why is because of a deal struck …and more »…

USPS Stamp Prices to Increase, Yet AgainPatch.comYou may want to stock up on Forever stamps sooner, rather than later. The cost to mail a letter is, yet again, set to increase this month. Rate changes go into effect Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Postal Service, which relies on stamps and other … More: continued…

USPS May Destroy JustMove! StampsDiscovery NewsThe council, along with Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign, wagged its finger at the United States Postal Service's new series of stamps aimed at promoting physical activity because some of the cartoon figures weren't decked out in enough safety gear …USPS Halts Michelle Obama-Inspired Stamps Because They Depict Dangerous …TheBlaze.comMichelle…

Fred Stamps will not face the Stamps for the second Labour Day in a row. Edmonton Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed confirmed his top receiver will remain sidelined not only for Monday’s game but possibly the rematch later in the week, as well. More: continued here

Moncton film like a Stamps horror showCANOEThe Stamps made four key mistakes on the weekend and each of the blunders led directly to points. Quarterback Henry Burris fumbled, which the Tabbies turned into a field goal. Just before halftime, Landan Talley put the ball on the ground on a punt …Prospect gets his wish in…