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 …
Read More »DHEC sticks with its suggested food stamp restrictions – Charlotte Observer
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. …
Read More »White House threatens veto of House farm bill over food stamp cuts – Oakland Press
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 …
Read More »Broadway box office: ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Vanya and Sonia’ see biggest post-Tony … – Entertainment Weekly (blog)
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 …
Read More »The £243million Royal baby bonanza: Kate’s first child to spark national … – Daily Mail
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 …
Read More »Walter McCarty’s 1996 national championship rings are for sale on eBay – Yahoo! Sports
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 …
Read More »Misuse or Misunderstanding: Old Wailuku Post Office Demolition Probed – Maui Now
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 … …
Read More »Food Stamps Under Threat: House GOP Wants to Cut $20.5B From SNAP – KFYI
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, … …
Read More »Low income, no problem: Morton Grove Farmers’ Market opens up to food stamps
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 …
Read More »Food Stamp Cuts Draw White House Veto Threat – Huffington Post
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 …
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