Which Do We Need More Of In America: Food Stamps…Or Billionaires?Western JournalismAccording to figures in a USDA report on the agency's website, the states with the largest documented food stamp recipients appear to be predominantly run by progressive, secular, ungodly, and non-constitutionally-minded political officials. Most of … More: continued here
Nearly 1.3 million Texas households received food stamps during 2013, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau — roughly triple the number that received food stamps in 2000. More: continued here
The Menai Bridge is one of the landmarks featured on a new set of first class stamps. More: continued here
Collectors magnify a timeless hobbyWest Seneca BeeBuffalo Stamp Club Vice President Bob Meegan, left; Alfred Carroccia, club secretary; and Alan Davis, president, look through World War I Africa stamps. Photos by Jim Smerecak. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com U.S. President Franklin D.and more » More: continued here
The Peace Bridge in Londonderry is to feature on a new set of stamps launched by Royal Mail. More: continued here
Asharq Alawsat English Egypt issues stamps to commemorate Arab screen legendAsharq Alawsat EnglishThe stamps will mark 40 days since her passing, a tradition “adhered to by the postal service for decades” when commemorating prominent Egyptian figures, Khaled Negm, the head of Egypt Post, told Asharq Al-Awsat on Monday. Egyptians traditionally mark … More: continued here
A new set of first class stamps is issued featuring 10 of the UK's most dramatic bridges. More: continued here
Midland Reporter-Telegram Texas households on food stamps almost tripled since 2000Midland Reporter-TelegramCelia Cole, CEO of the Texas Food Bank Network, said the necessity for food stamps increased significantly during the 2008 economic recession, and the high number of recipients indicates that many poor Texans are still “struggling to make ends meet.”.Oregon tops nation in food…
Los Angeles Times Maya Angelou postage stamp revealedLos Angeles TimesThe U.S. Postal Service has revealed its Forever postage stamp featuring Maya Angelou, the poet and author widely known for her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." The stamp has a portrait of Angelou alongside a quote from the author: "A …Featuring portrait by Atlanta…
Collectors magnify a timeless hobbyBee news.comFrom definitive stamps, which are produced for an extended period of time as all-purpose stamps, to commemorative stamps, issued to honor events, persons or organizations and postal history, there are many niches found within stamp collecting. The …and more » More: continued here