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ABC News US Postal Service releases "Made in America: Building a Nation" stamps.ABC NewsThe "Made in America: Building a Nation" U.S. Postal Service stamp issuance, launched Aug. 8, honors the workers who helped build our country. Eleven of the 12 stamp images were by photographer Lewis Hine, a chronicler of …

Congress threatens to cut food stampsIndianapolis RecorderHistorically, the food stamp program has been part of a large, important piece of legislation called the “Farm Bill.” Another component of that bill are the country's agriculture programs; insurance such as disaster insurance; and commodities like … More: continued here

No explicit guarantee that tradition of showing monarch's head in profile would remain if Royal Mail sold The coalition is looking for a way to ensure that the Queen's head is not removed from stamps if the Royal Mail is sold to a foreign buyer, business secretary Vince Cable said …

Stunning 'Building a Nation' Stamps Honor American Industrial WorkersPARADEThe "Made in America: Building a Nation" stamps feature stunning black-and-white photos, mostly captured by photographer Lewis Hine, of laborers building the Empire State Building, laying railroad tracks, and mining coal. They're a gorgeous tribute to … More: continued here

Eugene Weekly Thousands On Food Stamps Face CutbacksEugene WeeklyMore than 20 percent of Lane County residents are on food stamps— that's 80,657 people in a county with a population of about 350,000 who need federal assistance to eat and to feed their children. Local mapper and retired government employee Joe … …

A set of stamps marking Andy Murray's historic Wimbledon win has been launched by the Royal Mail. More: continued here

Keep food stamps;end the ag subsidiesLancaster NewspapersBut our complaints have nothing to do with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known colloquially as the food-stamp program which is part of the federal farm bill. No, we are incensed by the billions of tax dollars used to subsidize … More: continued here

ABC News Made in America StampsABC NewsThe "Made in America: Building a Nation" U.S. Postal Service stamp issuance, launched Aug. 8, honors the workers who helped build our country. Eleven of the 12 stamp images were by photographer Lewis Hine, a chronicler of early 20th century industry, … More: continued here

NewsNet5.com Food-stamp benefit cut on horizon for more than a million OhioansNewsNet5.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio – About 1.8 million Ohioans who receive food stamps will see a reduction in benefits when a boost to the federal program following the nation's economic downturn expires in November. A report released by the Center for …

Man sentenced in food stamps fraud caseThe San Luis Obispo TribuneAnyone convicted of a drug related felony after August 22, 1996, is prohibited from receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. He pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Jackson in April. More: continued …