KOAT Albuquerque Bishops criticize New Mexico plan on food stampsKOAT AlbuquerqueRoman Catholic bishops are criticizing the plan of Gov. Susana Martinez's administration to again impose work-related requirements on some low-income New Mexicans trying to qualify for food stamps. Bishops Sheehan of the Santa Fe Diocese, James Wall …NM bishops criticize food stamp ruleAlbuquerque Journalall 7 news…
Roman Catholic bishops are criticizing the plan of Gov. Susana Martinez's administration to again impose work-related requirements on some low-income New Mexicans trying to qualify for food stamps. More: continued here
Otis Barnes stamp collector — plain and simpleThe Port Arthur News“I collected stamps when I was a kid, but not too much come to think of. I've been collecting really, sort of serious since 1980,” he said while admiring part of a collection that chronicles history from the time dinosaurs roamed the earth to today's…
Bulacan-based Mighty Corp. is lukewarm on the implementation of stamp tax on cigarettes that seeks to address the tobacco industry’s problem on illicit trade. Oscar P. Barrientos, Mighty executive vice-president, said the Internal Revenue Stamps Integrated System (IRSIS) project may not prosper in capturing illicit cigarette trade in the country like what happened in the…
The Fiscal Times What the Rise in Food Stamps Really MeansThe Fiscal TimesA key indicator of economic hardship—enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps—is higher in every state than it was five years ago, even though unemployment has dropped in every state during … More: continued here
Falls store owners plead guilty to food stamp, tax fraudBuffalo NewsLOCKPORT – A husband and wife who own a small store in Niagara Falls pleaded guilty Friday to illegally purchasing food stamps from their customers and handling untaxed cigars. Shamsher Singh, 60, and Jasbir F. Kaur, 53, pleaded guilty to misuse of … More: continued here
Study finds greater rural reliance on food stampsKMAlandJon Bailey, director of rural public policy program for the Center for Rural Affairs, authored the report, which examines the use of food stamps, now called SNAP benefits, from 2008 to 2012. "And what we found is that during that time period, more … More: continued here
GOOD NEWS: Stamps add to class craftsWicked Local EastonA few weeks before your stamp collecting class ask the members of your house of worship or civic organization to donate used postage stamps to your group, especially those that illustrate God's creation. Ask your young people to use their Bibles and …and more » More: continued here
Hugh Charles will take handoffs from starter Bo Levi Mitchell on Saturday when Calgary (5-1) visits the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1-5) at Ron Joyce Stadium. Charles, a seven-year CFL veteran who joined the practice roster July 28, replaces the injured Martell Mallett. More: continued here
Elli Harris, guest columnist: Serving up the gospel on food stampsWaco Tribune-HeraldIn the wake of the firing of a Marlin police detective over his comments about food-stamp (SNAP) recipients, I have been dismayed to read so many comments and letters in support of him. It seems my neighbors (who probably attend church every Sunday and ……