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One in 13 Davison residents use food stampsDaily Republic, SDAbout one out of every 13 people in Davison County uses food stamps, according to the Department of Social Services. Though the ratio isn’t as high as Buffalo County’s, where more than 25 percent of the population relies on the program, other numbers … More: continued here

ABC2 News 18 stores shut down for allegedly exchanging cash for food stampsABC2 NewsBALTIMORE – Eighteen stores have been shut down for allegedly exchanging cash for food stamps, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday . The food stamp fraud scheme involved 14 store owners. Officials said retailers received $16,482,270 in …and more » More: continued here

Food Stamps Surge in WestWall Street JournalBOISE, Idaho—Before the recession hit, Idaho, Nevada and Utah had some of the lowest rates of food stamp use in the nation. It was a boom time in a region that has always prided itself on self-reliance and a disdain for government …and more » More: continued here

Cops nab Kingston gas station owner wanted in food stamp scamKingston Daily FreemanSingh was charged with grand larceny, scheming to defraud, misuse of food stamps and falsifying business records, all felonies, Matthews said. …and more » More: continued here

msnNOW Father-son duo arrested in Florida food stamp scamUPI.com (blog)A Florida convenience store owner and his son were charged with fraud and misappropriating public assistance funds after investigators found that the two had bought EBT (food stamp) cards from customers and used that money to purchase store goods.Store owner arrested for allegedly using food stamps…

Stamp show brings out those curious about their collectionSan Diego Union TribuneMarc Pomeroy, left, of Oceanside looks on as Lowell Tucker reviews Pomeroy's stamp collection and advises him on its value at the Sandical …and more » More: continued here