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USPS releases Harry Potter stamps, angers collectorsLas Vegas Review-JournalThe United States Postal Service released 20 Harry Potter-themed stamps Tuesday, hoping to inspire a new generation of stamp collectors and increase sales, but angering traditionalists in the process. The stamps feature stills pulled from movies in the … More: continued here

OhGizmo! Australia Post Rolls Out Interactive Video StampsOhGizmo!Australia Post is making snail mail a little more high tech with the release of their video stamps. They're not the first to introduce QR codes on stamps (Croatia released theirs last year), but they are the first to do more with it. …

Politico Farm bill talks stall, with sides far apart on food stampsTribune-ReviewWASHINGTON — The four key negotiators on the new farm bill are miles apart on the paramount issue — the level of cuts in the major U.S. anti-hunger program — with no sign of compromise as time runs down …

méxico exporta stamps by rafael davidson at MUFIDesignboomthe collection of 'méxico exporta' stamps that were designed by rafael davidson between 1975 and 1993 to promote mexican exports are currently on show at the philatelic museum oaxaca, mexico (MUFI) . the exhibition, which was curated by jimena acosta, … More: continued here

David Vitter's Food Stamp Felon Ban Would Barely Save Any MoneyHuffington PostDavid Vitter introduced legislation banning convicted rapists, murderers and pedophiles from receiving food stamps, the Louisiana Republican suggested convicts had soaked the system for millions. But just how much in food stamps is currently going to …and more » More: …

Time is quickly running out to write a new $500 billion U.S. farm policy this year and one of the biggest problems facing the four key negotiators on the project is how much to cut spending on food stamps for the poor. The make-or-break issue for negotiators continues to be …

Bangor Daily News A food stamps map for Bangor? Reimagining how government serves youBangor Daily NewsFor a long time, cities and towns in Maine have struggled to adapt to using technology and data that can make services not only cheaper but better. So planned technological changes for the Queen City …

Just Jared Jr. Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter Stamps Unveiling EventJust Jared Jr.Evanna Lynch is on hand for the Harry Potter Stamps U.S. Postal Service Stamp Unveiling Event held at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday afternoon (November 19). “Fabulous day at WWoHP helping @USPSstamps launch …

Potter stamps were released by the USPS on Tuesday in an effort to shake off its financial difficulties, but this angered many collectors. The decision by the United States Postal Service to include characters from the super successful franchise Harry Potter has made fans of the books very happy. Some …

New cuts to SNAP benefits will make Turkey Day even harder than usual for low-income Americans. More: continued here