The 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. Voting “yes” were 44 Democrats, 35 …

Bush threatened to veto the $290 billion bill that boosts farm subsidies and food stamps, but Congress passes the bill with enough of a margin to override a veto. More: continued here

The number of Genesee County families on food stamps on the riseThe Flint Journal – MLive.com, MI –3 hours ago"A lot more people are losing their jobs and taking lower paying jobs that make them eligible for food stamps." Sorbet said Michigan has one of the highest … More: continued here

With veto-proof margins, Congress on Thursday sent President Bush a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps to help the poor deal with rising grocery prices. More: continued here

Thu, May 15, 2008 (12:52 p.m.) The 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. …

Senate roll vote: farm subsidies, food stamps billThe Associated Press –10 minutes agoThe 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a "yes" vote was a vote … More: continued here

The 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. More: continued here

A “radical transformation” of the Royal Mail is needed, Postcom has told a Government review. The postal regulator said the Royal Mail needed access to private funds to help it restructure, raising the spectre of privatisation, which would prove hugely unpopular among Labour MPs and trade unions. More: continued here

MSN UK News Commanding heights (1) A check on the mailEconomist, UK –1 hour agoNo matter how much it costs to deliver letters to Foula, Royal Mail can charge no more than the standard rate of 36p for a first-class letter. …Call For Royal Mail To Get Private CashSky NewsPostcomm wants Royal …

Senate roll call: farm subsidies, food stamps billThe Associated Press –10 minutes agoThe 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a "yes" vote was a vote … More: continued here