Peterson predicts farm bill doom after GOP pitches food stamp planMinnPost.comWASHINGTON — A Republican plan to move a food stamp bill with double the cuts they rejected last month will endanger the entire farm bill this fall, Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, the ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, said Thursday. More: continued here
Politico GOP prepares bill to cut food stamps by 5 percentFox NewsHouse Republicans are preparing legislation that would cut food stamps by as much as $4 billion annually in an effort to downsize a program that many conservatives say has become too bloated in recent years. The head of the House Agriculture Committee, …House GOP takes…
By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Republicans plan to seek a $40 billion cut in food stamps for the poor, the head of the House Agriculture Committee said on Thursday, double the amount previously sought by conservatives. The plan was quickly condemned by Democrats. Chairman Frank Lucas said the legislation on food stamps, formally…
WASHINGTON — Special delivery from the post office — beer, wine and spirits, if Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has his way. In an interview with The Associated Press, Donahoe said Thursday delivery of alcoholic beverages is on his wis… More: continued here
No Bids For Schindler's List On eBayCBS LocalMIAMI (CBSMiami) – A pricey piece of history, known as Schindler's List, did not receive one single bid on the online auction website eBay. The list by Oskar Schindler, the German businessman credited with saving over a thousand Jews from the Nazi gas … More: continued here
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans are preparing legislation that would cut food stamps by as much as $4 billion annually in an effort to downsize a program that many conservatives say has become too bloated in recent years. More: continued here
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — While precious metals were crushed in the second quarter, they've begun to rebound in the third. Discussing the interesting market place that has developed is Michael Haynes, CEO of APMEX, and TheStreet's Joe Deaux. Of all the markets and places to find silver and gold, few would likely look to eBay…
Missing Royton Hall relic turns up… on Ebay!Oldham ChronicleA 400-YEAR-OLD relic from Royton Hall which disappeared over 20 years ago has turned up on Ebay. The stone plaque — which bears the coat of arms of the Percival family, which owned the hall in the 17th century — was mounted on the corner of the…
Prairie Village post office plans have yet to arriveKansas City StarCity Administrator Quinn Bennion said Mayor Ron Shaffer wants to keep a post office in Prairie Village and noted that the one on 73rd Terrace also serves Mission Hills, Fairway and northern Leawood. “While we recognize that it may be necessary to move … More: continued…
MiamiHerald.com GOP prepares bill to cut food stamps by 5 percentSan Francisco ChronicleWASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are preparing legislation that would cut food stamps by as much as $4 billion annually in an effort to downsize a program that many conservatives say has become too bloated in recent years. The head of the House …House…