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Treehugger Even on stamps, DC worrywarts rip away the funThe Virginian-PilotSomewhere in an upstate New York warehouse are piles of colorful postage stamps that may never grace an envelope. Chances are, they're headed for a shredder, all because of idiotic political correctness. These dust-collecting "Forever" stamps celebrate …These postage stamps are …

Christian Post Food stamp recipients delivered one-two punch by govt shutdown, end to …RT (blog)The government shutdown and a looming sunset on a temporary funding boost from the 2009 stimulus make November 1 an ominous date for Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program, some of whom would …

ABC7Chicago.com Walmart food stamps glitch causes chaos in La. stores, EBT system fixedABC7Chicago.comShelves were cleared and aisles were clogged with carts after the food stamp system went offline. Walmart allowed people to continue shopping despite a malfunction that prevented the store from seeing EBT card balances. That's when dozens of …

Christian Post Food stamp program could face cuts if govt shutdown continuesKTVBBOISE — A new concern is growing in Idaho over the effects of the government shutdown. It involves the federal food stamp program, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Idaho Foodbank tells us they're worried that funding for …

Deseret News Federal shutdown threatens Utah food stamps, WIC programsDeseret NewsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah would have to stop issuing food stamps to about 100,000 needy homes if the federal government shutdown continues past October. Also, the Women, Infants and Children program, already running on emergency funds, will be out …

Thanks to the generosity of Stampeders fans, a record total of 4,088 coats has been collected in the 2013 Share the Warmth program to benefit the Salvation Army. More: continued here

KUTV 2News End near for food stamps, WIC if shutdown goes onSalt Lake TribuneUtah will have to suspend programs providing food stamps and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition supplements, and halt workplace safety inspections and vocational rehabilitation if the federal shutdown goes into November. The Legislature's …WIC & Food Stamps …

Oregonians on food stamps face cuts starting Nov. 1OregonLive.comOregonians who rely on food stamps will soon have to make do with less – and some could face more cuts and tighter restrictions down the road. Stimulus money that was directed to the food stamp program in 2009 expires Oct. 31. …

ABC News (blog) USPS places fitness stamps on holdAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Update: A USPS spokesperson says no decision has been made to destroy the stamps. Such a decision would occur later this year. It's tough being a kid. It's even tougher learning to be tough with namby pamby adults running …

Christian Post When Electronic Food Stamps Fail, Who Foots the Bill?BusinessweekSome shoppers on public assistance in 17 states were treated to a free buying binge over the weekend after a data center glitch at Xerox (XRX) removed spending limits on their electronic benefits cards. Xerox, one of three companies that …