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Legendary footballer George Best features on a new set of stamps which go on sale on Thursday. More: continued here

Citiparks markets to accept food stampsPittsburgh Post GazetteWhen the Citiparks farmers markets begin operating Monday, May 13, two of them will enable customers to pay with food stamps — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — using a new wireless card reader to do the electronic … More: continued here

Some cuts likely for food stamps – KATV – Breaking News, Weather and …KATVThe jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Jodi Arias, a waitress and aspiring photographer charged with killing her one-time boyfriend in Arizona. Arias initially denied involvement and later blamed the killing…More >>. The jury has reached a … More:…

Some cuts likely for food stampsYahoo! NewsWASHINGTON (AP) — The government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 America, was one of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts. But now it is likely to get trimmed. Unresolved is by how much.and more » More: continued here

Wisconsin, South Carolina Hope to Make Food-Stamp Purchases HealthierGoverning (blog)Though Republicans generally favor fewer regulations, a GOP lawmaker in Wisconsin is hoping to make his state the first to restrict people from using food stamps to buy junk. And he's not the only one; plans are also being developed in South Carolina … More: continued…

Cuts are coming for food stamps if farm bill is passed, though unclear how deepWashington PostThe bill, which also sets policy for farm subsidies and other rural development programs, has historically included food stamps and domestic food aid to gain support of urban lawmakers who may not otherwise vote for the bill. This year, food…

Some cuts likely for food stamps – WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather …WRCB-TVNow that former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has resurrected a once-promising political career by regaining his old House seat, he'll have to rebuild the reputation that once earned him praise as a possible…More >> … More: continued here

Despite exemption, food stamp program likely to see cutsKOKI FOX 23Despite exemption, food stamp program likely to see cuts. Story Comments, Share. Print Story. Images. Older, traditional food stamps are displayed June 24, 2004 at an Illinois Department of Human Services office in Skokie, Illinois. (Tim Boyle, Getty …and more » More: continued here

Wis. Assembly approves junk food stamps billToday’s TMJ4MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would limit the amount of food stamp benefits that could be spent on junk food. The bill, authored by Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah, would require people enrolled in the … More: continued here

KSNV MyNews3 Cuts are coming for food stamps if farm bill is passed, though unclear how deepDaily JournalThe bill, which also sets policy for farm subsidies and other rural development programs, has historically included food stamps and domestic food aid to gain support of urban lawmakers who may not otherwise vote for the bill. This…