Christian Science Monitor "All the blacks" in town have food stamps, says Mississippi Rep.Christian Science MonitorA DeSoto County lawmaker apologized Tuesday for saying that in the town where he used to be mayor, "all the blacks are getting food stamps and what I call 'welfare crazy checks.' Rep. Gene Alday, …
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Rep. Gene Alday, Republican from Mississppi, has come under fire for racist remarks involving welfare. More: continued here
Read More »Book Nook: A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps, by Chris West – WYSO
WYSO Book Nook: A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps, by Chris WestWYSOChris West began collecting stamps when he was a boy in England. A couple of years ago West published a collection of essays inspired by various British stamps. Each essay was a reflection upon the British history …
Read More »GOP senator’s bill to restrict food stamps hits wall of opposition – Montana Standard
GOP senator's bill to restrict food stamps hits wall of oppositionMontana StandardOpper joined more than a dozen opponents testifying Monday on Senate Bill 206, which would place new restrictions on who could qualify for federally funded Food Stamps, known officially as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Critics say Bitterroot legislator's …
Read More »Sen. Fred Thomas introduces GOP bill to restrict Food Stamps – Helena Independent Record
Helena Independent Record Sen. Fred Thomas introduces GOP bill to restrict Food StampsHelena Independent RecordOpper joined more than a dozen opponents testifying Monday on Senate Bill 206, which would place new restrictions on who could qualify for federally funded Food Stamps, known officially as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Critics …
Read More »PHLPost issues stamps to mark PhilHealth 20th anniversary
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has started issuing stamps to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). PhilHealth was established by virtue of Republic Act 7875 with the purpose of providing each and every Filipino access to quality health care services through equitable, affordable and sustainable …
Read More »Mississippi Lawmaker Says ‘All The Blacks’ In His Town Get Food Stamps, Don’t … – The Inquisitr
The Inquisitr Mississippi Lawmaker Says 'All The Blacks' In His Town Get Food Stamps, Don't …The InquisitrMississippi state Represetnative Gene Alday is in hot water after stating that “all the blacks” in his town get food stamps, don't work, and live off of “welfare crazy checks,” Huffington Post is reporting. …
Read More »Surviving on food stamps is highly stressful, mother says – TriValley Central
Surviving on food stamps is highly stressful, mother saysTriValley CentralAPACHE JUNCTION — About a week before the end of every month, anxiety sets in for one Apache Junction mother of two, who asked to remain anonymous. With her monthly allotment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money exhausted and … More: continued …
Read More »Huge Find of Chinese Rare Stamps Discovered in Attic of England Home
DANBURY, Conn. — via PRWEB – An extraordinary find of 35 extremely rare 19th-century Chinese stamps in the United Kingdom is about to shock the worldwide stamp collecting hobby. More: continued here
Read More »Officials Cracking Down on Food Stamp Fraud – KRGV
Vibe Officials Cracking Down on Food Stamp FraudKRGVShe admitted to leaving out her husband's income information when she applied for food stamps. In all, she collected $21,000 in benefits. The state said she was not qualified. Reporter: “Some people would say this is pretty serious, $21,000. Your …32 People Were …
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