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Media Matters for America (blog) The Daily Show Is Not The First Time Forbes' John Tamny Has Condemned …Media Matters for America (blog)Tamny Forbes columnist John Tamny's declaration on The Daily Show that food stamps are "cruel" and would be replaced by private charity if people were "literally starving" with …

Food Stamp Fraud, Rare but TroublingNew York TimesAs Republicans in Congress demand cuts to the $79.8 billion food stamp program, every aspect of it is being examined, including whether people should be allowed to buy candy bars and energy drinks with the aid, and who qualifies for help that averages …and …

Q&A: East Mississippi cornerback AJ Stamps talks about signing with KentuckyThe Courier-Journal (blog)East Mississippi Community College cornerback A.J. Stamps (6 feet, 190) signed with the University of Kentucky on Wednesday, choosing the Wildcats over Ohio State. An NJCAA honorable-mention All-American, Stamps discussed his decision with The … More: continued here

Have a postage stamp featuring yourself with India Post's My StampTimes of IndiaNAGPUR: A postage stamp on Sachin Tendulkar was released soon after his retirement to celebrate his contribution. Many such legends have been immortalized through stamps issued by India Post. Imagine being able to find a place among these …

Soda, GMOs and food stamps: The biggest food stories of 2013Yahoo News (blog)The House version, for example, excludes food stamps from the farm bill and proposes $40 billion worth of cuts to the program. A Senate version would cut about one-tenth of that. Whatever happens, "it's clear there will be …

East Mississippi Community College cornerback A.J. Stamps signed Wednesday with the University of Kentucky football team, picking the Wildcats over Ohio State and providing UK with a possible 2014 starter at a position of need. More: continued here

Although the percentage of food stamp money lost to fraud is small, any amount is bad publicity for a program already under scrutiny. More: continued here

From food stamps to a MacArthur Grant to owning his own dance studio – Kyle Abraham has had a rough journey. He sat down with Katie to discuss his struggles, and how things have a way of turning around. Kyle grew up in Pittsburgh, but got his start in dance …

The Daily Ticker's Aaron Task discusses the top food stories of 2013 and what to expect foodwise next year. More: continued here

New York Times Food Stamps in the Underground EconomyNew York TimesAs Republicans in Congress demand cuts to the $79.8 billion food stamp program, every aspect of it is being examined, including whether people should be allowed to buy candy bars and energy drinks with the aid and who qualifies for …