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Washington Post (blog) Postage stamp honoring slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk unveiledLos Angeles TimesFamily, admirers and political leaders gathered at the White House in Washington on Thursday to unveil a new U.S. postage stamp commemorating slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk. The first-day-of-issue dedication took place on what would …

Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk honored with US stampReuters"Postage stamps will not change that, legislation will." The stamp has a black-and-white picture of a smiling Milk and his name in large, capital letters. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, reflected on attending … More: …

Stamps man dies when truck hits treeMagnoliareporterA pick-up truck left a road 1.3 miles west of Stamps about 3 p.m. Friday, striking a tree and killing the driver. Jimmy E. Clark, 74, 718 Ruby St., Stamps, was driving a 1996 model Dodge west on Lafayette County Road 22. He lost …

The State Food stamp incentives more likely in SC than restrictionsThe StateA pilot program approved by the state Legislature last year to double the value of food stamps used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets is expected to be up and running this summer. Meanwhile, federal officials …

As an all-out labour war erupted Wednesday in the Canadian Football League, the Calgary Stampeders worked quietly amid the noise and locked down two veterans to fill holes in the secondary. More: continued here

San Diego Jewish World Harvey Milk Forever Stamp issued at White HouseSan Diego Jewish WorldWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The First-Day-Issue dedication ceremony for the Harvey Milk Forever Stamp took place at the White House on Thursday, May 23. Forever Stamps which can be used as first-class postage even after …

Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce the signing of import quarterbacks Brian Hudson and Bryant Moniz. As per team policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed. More: continued here

Use of food stamps rises in Cumberland CountyCrossville ChronicleCROSSVILLE — The use of food stamps in Cumberland County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition …Use of food stamps rises …

PAST AND PRESENT: Learn of the important moments in history in the 50 Years Malaysia Stamp Exhibition More: continued here

Washington Post (blog) Harvey Milk honored with postage stampWashington Post (blog)“This stamp reflects our longstanding commitment to civil rights,” said Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman. “Harvey Milk joins other civil rights pioneers who have been honored with stamps including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Caesar Chavez.”. More: continued here