ABC News Republicans Eye Splitting Farms, Food Stamps for MeasureBloombergRepublican leaders in the U.S. House are exploring divorcing farm subsidies from food stamps to revive an agriculture bill, breaking up a political alliance that for decades expanded spending on farmers and hungry families. Majority Leader Eric Cantor, …Cantor Plans Separate Food …

In a special report, NewsChannel 21’s Matt McDonald looks at efforts to crack down on abuse in the Oregon food stamp program, and frustration felt by both lawmakers and legitimate users in need over the problem. More: continued here

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How to get the attorney general's office DC needsWashington PostA May 3 letter to the D.C. Council signed by Mr. Williams, former city administrator Michael C. Rodgers and three othersurges support of legislation submitted by Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) that would refashion the attorney general's office when it … …

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US Post Office installs Dubuque's first-ever female postmasterkwwl.comThursday morning, the US Post Office held an installation ceremony for Dubuque's first-ever female postmaster. Becky Burbach has served with the US Post Office for 22 years, throughout southwest Wisconsin. While she has technically been serving as … More: continued here

KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas Gravette man drives into post officeKHBS-KHOG Northwest ArkansasPhotos. Gravette Police said an 86-year-old man hit the post office around 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Related. Arkansas group seeks to overturn gay… FBI investigates medical research… Arkansas group seeks to overturn gay… Authorities … More: continued here

Diane R. Pagen: What food stamps, crab legs and obesity really have in commonDallas Morning NewsAs a social worker who works with families on food stamps, I have a good understanding of their decision-making — and what their response would be to remarks such as those Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, …

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