Organizations in LA protest against possible food stamp cutsXinhuaLOS ANGELES, June 17 (Xinhua) — Organizations in Los Angeles Monday rallied at U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman's regional office to protest against possible food stamp cuts, expecting the U.S. Congress to veto the proposed cuts which will impact …Michigan taking brunt of food …

DHEC sticks with its suggested food stamp restrictionsCharlotte ObserverAfter hearing all the pros and cons during several months of public input, the state health department has recommended that South Carolina apply for a waiver to ban the use of food stamps for sugary drinks, candy, cookies and cakes. The S.C. …

White House threatens veto of House farm bill over food stamp cutsOakland PressThe legislation would cut $2 billion annually, or around 3 percent, from food stamps and make it harder for some people to qualify for the program. Food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, cost …

MiamiHerald.com Broadway box office: 'Cinderella' and 'Vanya and Sonia' see biggest post-Tony …Entertainment Weekly (blog)The tongue-twisterly titled comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike also saw another spike — in ticket sales — in the week since it won the Tony Award for Best Play on June 9. According …

The £243million Royal baby bonanza: Kate's first child to spark national …Daily MailAnd the palace is likely to benefit from the birth – with a range of royal-themed baby clothes and gifts already available in its online shops. Guardsman sleepsuits for babies and princess t-shirts for girls are being sold …

Yahoo! Sports Walter McCarty's 1996 national championship rings are for sale on eBayYahoo! SportsMcCarty's comments make it more surprising that his new ring and the one he received from the NCAA 17 years ago are both apparently up for sale. A photo of them at a Boston pawn shop surfaced …

Maui Now Misuse or Misunderstanding: Old Wailuku Post Office Demolition ProbedMaui NowCommittee members weighed in today on the demolition of the Old Wailuku Post Office to determine if there was a misunderstanding or misuse of county funds. Committee members ended up voting to approve a resolution for council consideration that … …

Food Stamps Under Threat: House GOP Wants to Cut $20.5B From SNAPKFYIIt's a big number and it gets people's attention when they hear it: 47 million Americans receive food stamps in what is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program has expanded significantly under President Obama, … …

Food stamps are now accepted at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, but the organization’s volunteers are fighting an uphill battle in trying to spread public awareness. “A lot of people think we’re well off because we’re on the North Shore, but Morton Grove is a group of people with all …

Minneapolis Star Tribune Food Stamp Cuts Draw White House Veto ThreatHuffington PostWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday threatened to veto farm legislation that would cut billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. "The bill makes unacceptable deep cuts in SNAP, which …White House threatens veto …