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Washington Post (blog) States use farm bill loophole to stem food stamp cutsWashington Post (blog)The loophole concerns a provision, known as “Heat and Eat,” that allows people to get added food stamp benefits if they also qualify for a program that helps pay heating costs for the poor. To qualify, …

Guardian Liberty Voice Walmart Says Profit Relies on Food StampsGuardian Liberty VoiceWalmart's annual report, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week, has revealed how much the world's largest retailer relies on food stamps for its profit. In the report, the retailer says that they foresee numerous risks for …

Food Stamps lawsuit on #100EyesSioux Falls Argus LeaderAs you may have read on the Argus Leader website this afternoon, we received what we see as a favorable ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of appeals on our lawsuit at against the USDA over information on Food Stamps. My guest on …

ATLANTA — A bill that would require drug testing for some applicants for food stamps and welfare generated controversy and drew fierce opposition from Georgia Democrats. More: continued here

The Olympian State should enact plan to retain food stamp benefitsThe OlympianJennifer Donald, whose family receives money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as food stamps, taking a box of taco seasoning from her daughter Jayla, 10, in Philadelphia. Families already buffeted by difficult economic …and more » More: …

Another round of food stamp cuts in statesUSA TODAYA fresh round of food stamp cuts at the state level are underway, on top of federal food stamp reductions that hit millions of Americans twice since November. In some states, policymakers have imposed additional cuts that jeopardize benefits for …and more » …

Boston Herald Dions: He collected stamps, she quiltedThe Union LeaderHe sold them at the small North Salem post office that he ran for 24 years before retiring in 2003. He collected them, apparently dedicating a room in his split-level home to his collection. And the 70-year-old took part-time jobs and …

Ljubljana (Slovenia), March 26 (IANS) Snail mail may be losing its popularity but the hobby of collecting stamps is certainly not, as India will be showcasing its philatelic history in an annual fair in Slovenia. India Post is collaborating with Slovenia Post and the Slovenia Philatelic Association to showcase the …

Georgia may soon drug test food stamp recipientsMSNBCJust before the close of Georgia's 2014 legislative session last week, the state's General Assembly granted final approval to a law that would allow state workers to drug test food stamp recipients. The law, H.B. 772, now awaits the signature of Gov …Drug …

A credit card thief is apparently targeting people who are buying stamps. More: continued here