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Food stamps are now accepted at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, but the organization’s volunteers are fighting an uphill battle in trying to spread public awareness. “A lot of people think we’re well off because we’re on the North Shore, but Morton Grove is a group of people with all …

Minneapolis Star Tribune Food Stamp Cuts Draw White House Veto ThreatHuffington PostWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday threatened to veto farm legislation that would cut billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. "The bill makes unacceptable deep cuts in SNAP, which …White House threatens veto …

The Atlantic Cutting Food Stamps Will Cost EveryoneThe AtlanticCutting Food Stamps Will Cost Everyone. The House opens debate Tuesday on a farm bill that would include unprecedented cuts to food assistance. With less money for quality food, though, comes more obesity, more sickness, and more overall cost.Food Stamps Under ThreatDaily …

The House opens debate Tuesday on a farm bill that would include unprecedented cuts to food assistance. With less money for quality food, though, comes more obesity, more sickness, and more overall cost.         More: continued here

Food Stamps and the lotteryGOPUSALottery winners who continue to cash in on food stamps are being targeted by the U.S. Senate in a crackdown being applauded by Bay State welfare fraud fighters who say the reform is long overdue. In Massachusetts, lottery winners are not reported to … More: continued here

CableLabs Stamps EPON Gear From Six VendorsMultichannel NewsAccording to CableLabs, CommScope, Huawei, Sumitomo Electric, and ZTE obtained qualification for DOCSIS Provisioning over EPON (DPoE) systems, while CTDI, Finisar, Huawei and Sumitomo got the stamp for optical network units (ONUs). Vendors in …and more » More: continued here

ARDMORE, Pa. — A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.Rose captur… How many times did your parents tell you to clear your plate? How often did you hear that the starving children in the world would …

Michigan food stamp recipients would be hit hard by cutsLansing State JournalThe debate over how much to cut food stamps was one of the reasons the House was not able to pass a farm bill last year, and the difference between the House and Senate approaches will be one of …

Man accused of selling counterfeit postage stampsBuffalo NewsA man accused of selling counterfeit postage stamps has been arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy. Alcides “Amigo” Marcelino is charged with possession and sale of counterfeit postage stamps, and he faces up to five years in … More: continued here

Proposed law would bar lottery jackpot winners from food stamps, SNAPCPA Practice AdvisorLottery winners who continue to cash in on food stamps are being targeted by the U.S. Senate in a crackdown being applauded by Bay State welfare fraud fighters who say the reform is long overdue. More: continued here