PHILADELPHIA — Hard times are compelling 46 million Americans to use food stamps, a number up an astonishing 70 percent from four years ago. Now totaling about $65 billion a year, the recession-swelled food stamp program is drawing attention from some conservatives in Congress who wonder whether such spending should …

Stamps no strangers to AtlanticCanada.comStamps president Lyle Bauer and general manager/coach John Hufnagel aren't exactly unfamiliar with football in New Brunswick. Twenty-five years ago, as teammates with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, …and more » More: continued here

As food stamp use rises, some lawmakers call for restrictions on usageTorrington Register CitizenBy AP PHILADELPHIA — Hard times are compelling 46 million Americans to use food stamps, a number up an astonishing 70 percent from four years ago. Now totaling about $65 billion a year, the recession-swelled food stamp …

6abc.com Crash forces vehicle into post office fence6abc.comNORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA – September 25, 2011 (WPVI) — A two vehicle crash overnight forced a driver off the road and into a post office fence. Police say a vehicle was struck and pushed near the 9900 block of Bustleton Avenue. …and more » More: …

A public hearing will be held tomorrow in an attempt by City Councilman Charlie Winburn, Chair of the Job Creation Committee, to stop the possible closing of the Dalton Avenue Post Office. More: continued here

Public hearing on possible post office closureFOX19A public hearing will be held tomorrow in an attempt by City Councilman Charlie Winburn, Chair of the Job Creation Committee, to stop the possible closing of the Dalton Avenue Post Office. Winburn says if the post office is closed, 2000 jobs and $2-3 …

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    The U.S. Postal Service will hold a community meeting in Meridian to discuss its proposal to review the West Meridian Station for possible consolidation with the Meridian Post Office, according to a news release issued by the USPS on Friday. More: continued here

INDIANOLA — Ray Evans said he understands the U.S. Postal Service’s desire to cut costs. But he doesn’t think Postal Service officials understand how much of a hardship it would be on him and his neighbors if they close his local post office. read more More: continued here

The debate over food stampsMacon Telegraph (blog)PHILADELPHIA — Hard times are compelling 46 million Americans to use food stamps, a number up an astonishing 70 percent from four years ago. Now totaling about $65 billion a year, the recession-swelled …and more » More: continued here