Fair policy on food stamps for KansansKansas City StarJEFF KAHRS Last October, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services revised the way it calculates eligibility for the federal food stamp program to make it fair and non-discriminatory. The former policy treated applicants in such a way … More: continued …

The Star's editorial | A food stamp fiascoKansas City StarSam Brownback's office, are scrambling to defend their hardhearted decision to deny food stamps for needy children who are US citizens living with illegal immigrants. The stance of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services appears on … More: continued …

The Hindu How postal services try to have stamp of modernityThe HinduHis relationship with the post office started when he was barely 10. S. Sampath, a septuagenarian, continues to correspond through what many people call the “snail mail service” despite all odds and dissuasion from his family. For over 60 …

Welfare issue makes political comebackBoston HeraldBy Dawn Turner Trice / Chicago Tribune CHICAGO – Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich recently offered to attend an NAACP convention to explain why African-Americans "should demand paychecks instead of food stamps.Poverty and PerceptionOpEdNewsall 2 news articles » More: continued here

USA TODAY (blog) No royal Wales baby soon? Say it ain't so, Duchess Kate!USA TODAY (blog)This must have ruined many a breakfast in the UK on Sunday morning: The Mail on Sunday is reporting that Prince William and his wife, Duchess Catherine, are putting off having a baby until next …

Obama Administration Offers $75000 Grants to Sign Up More Food Stamp RecipientsBig Governmentby Wynton Hall Over the last three years, the number of Americans on food stamps has skyrocketed by two-thirds and stands at a record-high 46 million citizens, or one out of every seven people in the United States. …

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Gingrich Blasts Romney, "Food Stamp President" ObamaRTT NewsHe struck a defiant pose against critics who charge him with racism in the wake of his claim that Obama will be known as the "Food Stamp President." "I described something which is factually true," Gingrich said. "His failed economic policies have …and …

Royal Mail hits back in postbox communications rowBorders TodayTHE Royal Mail has denied allegations that there was no local consultation over its decision where to site a new red postbox in Newtown St Boswells. Last week, TheSouthern reported on anger in the village over the move by Royal Mail to …

USA TODAY (blog) Pat Tillman's cleats hawked on eBayUSA TODAY (blog)A man is trying to sell dead war hero Pat Tillman's autographed game cleats on eBay for $3.2 million, according to Fox Sports. The eBay listing claims the former Arizona Cardinals safety wore them during a regular season game against …