Vitter pushing amendments to ban food stamps for some felons and stop free …NOLA.comOn his proposal to ban food stamp benefits to people convicted of murder, pedophilia and violent sexual assault, Vitter said: "There is a misconception that ban is already in the law. In fact, it is not. In fact, the only ban that…
ThinkProgress Local Charities Speak Out On GOP's Effort To Slash Food StampsThinkProgressOne of New Jersey's largest food banks is eyeing congressional efforts to cut two million Americans from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) with concern. While proponents of the cuts often argue that …Researcher: It's Free, Swipe Yo EBTPersonal…
The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that they'll be hitting the road to Lethbridge on Saturday, June 1 for the inaugural edition of Junior Stamps Camp. More: continued here
Congressman Quotes Jesus in Bid to Gut Food StampsHuffington Post (blog)GOP Congressman Stephen Fincher is on a mission from God. He wants to drastically cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, for 47 million of our poorest citizens. He supports a rider on the farm bill that would … More: continued…
Harvey Milk, Elizabeth Taylor Stamps Reportedly Planned For Next YearQueertyharvey-milk-stamp A campaign to have Harvey Milk's image commemorated on a United States postage stamp began some four years ago, but if reports are to be believed, you'll be pressing your tongue against the back of the pioneer's head by next May. More: continued here
Food stamp ban for pedophiles, murders, rapists deemed racistDaily CallerAn amendment to the Senate farm bill banning convicted murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from receiving food stamps discriminates against African Americans, according to a critic of the effort. Last week the Senate agreed to an amendment introduced by … More: continued here
StarNewsOnline.com (blog) Postage stamps celebrate music legendsStarNewsOnline.com (blog)If you're a stamp collector and a music lover then you're likely very happy as of late. The U.S. Postal Service has long celebrated musicians, like the Elvis stamp or last year's Miles Davis and Edith Piaf images. This year looks to be no different, if … More:…
If you’re a stamp collector and a music lover then you’re likely very happy as of late. More: continued here
Daily Mail Turkish police seize four million fake British postage stampsDaily MailFour million fake British stamps have been seized in Turkey after police raided ten hideouts of a forgery gang. Turkish police detained 11 people in connection with the operation on the European side of Istanbul. The alleged forgers are accused of …Turkey seizes 4m…
Kanengoni hero status: Mujuru stamps authorityNewsDayVICE-PRESIDENT Joice Mujuru reportedly put her foot down to declare the late Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director (internal) Elias Kanengoni a national hero following stiff resistance by some senior Zanu PF officials in Mashonaland …and more » More: continued here