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Christian Science Monitor Food stamp use continues to riseChristian Science MonitorHousehold participation in the federal food stamp program increased 5.82 percent on a year-over-year basis, while household participation increased 7.46 percent. By SoldAtTheTop, Guest blogger / February 6, 2012 This chart shows the rise in food stamp… More: continued here

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Computer failure temporarily halts some food stamp paymentsFortune(CNN) — A computer failure temporarily halted the processing of food stamp purchases in parts of the country Saturday. A system shutdown began at 11 a.m. ET Saturday and affected 17 states, said a spokeswoman for Xerox — which is a contractor for the … More: continued here

The concept sounded simple enough: eat for a week on a budget of $28.75, the rate set for an individual on food stamps. More: continued here

In Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, New Mexico and Louisiana, food stamp use ranges around 20% of the population or more, according to January government data. More: continued here

Brevard post offices put stamp on race for breast cancer cureFlorida TodayOn Wednesday, customer Bunny Adams bought her second set of breast cancer stamps in two days. A book of the stamps, which are forever stamps, sell for $11, …and more » More: continued here