House OKs studying cost of putting photos on food stamp cardsChicago Sun-TimesSPRINGFIELD — After a stormy debate, the Illinois House voted Tuesday to commission a study on how expensive it would be to put photos on the ATM-like cards used for food stamps and cash assistance. Designed to combat fraud, the legislation, …Illinois House eyes…
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BBC News Niue Royal Wedding stamp separates Will and KateRadio AustraliaThe leader of the Pacific nation of Niue has been forced to defend a set of stamps marking Britain's royal wedding which have a perforated line that separates the happy couple. Premier Toke Talagi admits the stamps are "unusual" but says they show Niue …Niue…
IRS e-filing system turns 25 … and tops 70% participationNetwork WorldWhile many a procrastinating taxpayer will still descend upon Post Office branches come Monday's deadline, their numbers will be a fraction of what they were a quarter-century ago, thanks to the remarkable success of what started in 1986 as a …and more » More: continued here
COMMENTARY | The cost of the upcoming royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be staggering — especially at a time when Great Britain’s economy is in such a rocky state. London’s Daily Mail reports that security alone will cost about $32.7 million, with officers earning double pay because it has been declared…
Lawmaker: ID photos on cards may crack down food stamp fraudFOX IllinoisIf the same method is put in place for food stamp debit cards – could it give Illinois a sense of protection from fraudulent users? State Rep. Chapin Rose,R-Charleston, said it might. People across the state are a step closer to being required to…
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. African stamps honor Jews who fought apartheidThe Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.Legendary Heroes of Africa stamp sheet from Sierra Leone featuring, from left, Ray Alexander, Baruch Hirson, Norma Kitson and Yetta Barrenblatt. Every year, Jews around the world tell the story of the Israelites' liberation from … More: continued…
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CNET R&D Firm Sues Apple, Google, Others for Patent InfringementThe Mac ObserverResearch and development lab Walker Digital filed 15 lawsuits Tuesday against more than 100 companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Ebay, Facebook, Wal-mart, Groupon, Sony, and Amazon. The company is accusing the companies of patent infringement …Priceline Founder Goes on Patent Lawsuit Binge, Sues Apple,…
National Geographic Local Stamp Designer Debuts Four-Part Civil War SeriesFalls Church News PressJordan is the lead art director on a series of stamps recognizing the Civil War coming out this year. The stamps will be released over a four-year period, each stamp set representing our country in war 150 years ago. The first stamp set,…