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The drop in participation in the federal food stamp program is widespread; some 47 states have seen cuts in their rolls. More: continued here

The drop in participation in the federal food stamp program is widespread; some 47 states have seen cuts in their rolls. More: continued here

As the lingering impact of the Great Recession slowly recedes, so are the numbers of American families who rely on government help to put food on the table. More: continued here

Wonkette (satire) How Much Do Anti-Gay Groups Really Hate the New Harvey Milk Stamps? A …The WireA week ago, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a commemorative stamp in honor of Harvey Milk, the LGBT rights leader who was the first openly gay man to be elected to California public office. …

Last year, about 1 in 7 people in the U.S. were getting food stamps, or SNAP benefits. But the numbers have started to drop as more people find work and better-paying jobs, analysts say. More: continued here

Stamps, 67, has been principal of McCants for 18 years. More: continued here

Tiny Hot Rods Will Get Your Letters to Their DestinationNew York TimesEven as politicians debate ending Saturday mail delivery, the Postal Service is commemorating one of the enduring symbols of Saturday night youth rituals, the American hot rod, with a new stamp issue on June 6. The new Hot Rods …

Residents of Stamps, Ark., remember writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, 86, after her death. More: continued here

NPR (blog) Economic Upswing Has Fewer Americans Receiving Food StampsNPR (blog)In February, the last month for which figures were available, 1.6 million fewer people received food stamps than at the peak in December 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the program. "It's really showing that the …

Last year, about 1 in 7 people in the U.S. were getting food stamps, or SNAP benefits. But the numbers have started to drop as more people find work and better-paying jobs, analysts say. More: continued here