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New technique identifies counterfeit collectible stampsGizmagHere's good news for all you philatelists out there – scientists have discovered an easier new way of detecting counterfeit rare stamps. Unlike some existing methods, it doesn't require the destruction of any part of the stamp, and can be done quickly … More: continued …

Here’s good news for all you philatelists out there – scientists have discovered an easier new way of detecting counterfeit rare stamps. Unlike some existing methods, it doesn’t require the destruction of any part of the stamp, and can be done quickly by anyone who has access to the necessary …

ThinkProgress Congressman Brags About 'Savings' In Farm Bill, Ignoring Devastating Food …ThinkProgressDenham claimed the House farm bill cuts twice as much spending as it actually does, misled about the nature of those cuts, and ignored his party's unprecedented decision to drop food stamps and other anti-hunger and anti-poverty spending from …

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) NM has mixed numbers on food stamp efficiencyKansas Watchdog (blog)SANTA FE – New Mexico has one of the highest rates in the country for people receiving food stamps, but how accurately those benefits are distributed is decidedly mixed. A look by New Mexico Watchdog at the latest national …

Dems press Boehner on food stampsThe HillAfter their farm bill suffered an embarrassing defeat on the House floor — partly because GOP conservatives thought its $20 billion reduction in food stamp funding was too small — GOP leaders moved a farm bill that included no funding for food stamps. More: …

Americans Want To Dictate Food Stamp PurchasesHuffington PostAmericans have strong feelings about how poor people ought to use their food stamps; NSA surveillance broke privacy rules; a Ricky Perry veto is under review; Texas police raid an organic farm; and more in today's trending stories. Hosted by: Mike Sacks. More: …

Americans Feel Strongly About How Poor People Should Spend Their Food …Huffington PostAccording to the survey, 54 percent of Americans think people should not be allowed to use food stamps to buy expensive items such as crab legs, while only 32 percent said that they should be allowed to do …

Reach of food stamps deepest in territory of GOP lawmakers seeking cuts in …Walla Walla Union-BulletinBOONEVILLE, Ky. — As the U.S. economy recovers from deep recession, the growth of food stamps remains a lingering legacy. And now the program comes with an irony, as the Republicans seeking to cut it …

Struggling Mainers Brace for Cuts in Food StampsMPBN NewsDuring the worst of the recession, Congress increased benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, also known as SNAP – what used to be called food stamps. But that increase ends Nov. 1, and as Mal Leary reports, the effects will go … …

BOONEVILLE, Ky. — As the U.S. economy recovers from the worst recession since the Great Depression, the explosive growth of food stamps remains a lingering legacy. And now the program comes with an irony, as the Republicans seeking to cut it also represent vast numbers of recipients. More: continued here