Bright spot for economy: Fewer rely on food stamps
The drop in participation in the federal food stamp program is widespread; some 47 states have seen cuts in their rolls. More: continued here
-
-
Fewer people relying on food stamps
The drop in participation in the federal food stamp program is widespread; some 47 states have seen cuts in their rolls. More: continued here
-
Fewer Families Relying on Food Stamps as Economy Improves
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
-
How Much Do Anti-Gay Groups Really Hate the New Harvey Milk Stamps? A … – The Wire
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. Days later, the anti-gay American…
-
Economic upswing has fewer on food stamps
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
-
Retiring McCants principal has long connection to the school
Stamps, 67, has been principal of McCants for 18 years. More: continued here
-
Tiny Hot Rods Will Get Your Letters to Their Destination – New York Times
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 first-class Forever … More: continued…
-
Hometown remembers writer, civil rights activist Maya Angelou
Residents of Stamps, Ark., remember writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, 86, after her death. More: continued here
-
Economic Upswing Has Fewer Americans Receiving Food Stamps – NPR (blog)
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 …and more » More: continued here
-
Economic Upswing Has Fewer Americans Receiving Food Stamps
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