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Patheos (blog) The day I bought steak with my food stampsPatheos (blog)I cried every night, the week before I finally applied for food stamps. I was so ashamed. Food stamps are for losers, people who make stupid, irresponsible choices, people who want to live a life of luxury while other …

Dubuque Telegraph Herald New Civil War stamps dedicated during event in GalenaDubuque Telegraph HeraldGALENA, Ill. — More than 90 people, including a Minnesota couple, attended a ceremony today that put Galena's stamp on history. There was a special dedication for two Civil War 1865 Forever stamps during an event at …

Nebraska in line with federal rules on food stampsLincoln Journal StarDelays in handling applications for food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are the subject of a federal class-action lawsuit filed against the state last year by Nebraska Appleseed. The advocacy group has since …Nebraska DHHS to publish …

Wall Street Journal No, food stamps aren't subsidies for McDonald's and Wal-MartWashington PostA single mother works for a fast-food restaurant. Her hours fluctuate from week to week, and she is never able to work more than 30 hours in a given week. She loses her job in June, and can't …

Fox News A hungry Gwyneth Paltrow fails the food-stamp challenge four days inWashington PostAfter four long days living like America's poor, Gwyneth Paltrow broke her much-mocked attempt at shopping on a food stamp budget in search of some chicken and black licorice. The multimillionaire mom was derided last week when …

Fox News Gwyneth Paltrow gave up on food stamp challenge after day 4Fox NewsGwyneth Paltrow is less like the average person than she would like you to think. After Chef Mario Batali challenged the actress to feed her family for a week on a $29 budget — what low income …

Tulsa World (blog) Ginnie Graham: Interesting tidbit about food stamps and closing Wal-Mart storeTulsa World (blog)The Walmart store at Admiral Boulevard and Memorial Drive has been closed due to plumbing issues, the company states. It was also the highest redeemer of food stamps in the county according to a 2011 …

Us Magazine Gwyneth Paltrow Chows Down on Gourmet Food After Failing Food Stamp…Us MagazineBon appétit! Gwyneth Paltrow chowed down on the good stuff quickly after consciously uncoupling with food stamps. The Oscar winner, who vowed to eat only $29 worth of food last week, was spotted enjoying a gourmet barbecue …

Christian Science Monitor Why the government shouldn't tell people how to use food stampsChristian Science MonitorRestricting food stamps to use on certain foods is only fair if we put restrictions on dozens of other programs that assist people —to attend school, save for retirement, buy homes, take care of their …

Paris Post Intelligencer Two vintage stamps added to wedding seriesParis Post IntelligencerThe U.S. Postal Service dedicated two engraved stamps recently for couples planning to step up to the altar — the elegant 1-ounce Vintage Rose Forever stamp and the 2-ounce Vintage Tulip stamp. The stamps were dedicated at the American …