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KSNV MyNews3 Some cuts likely for food stampsThe Idaho StatesmanThe 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 stamps …

Payments were made to Oregonians who won the lottery, or who were deceased, were incarcerated, were public employee retirees, or were employed by the two agencies charged with administering the public assistance programs. More: continued here

Wisconsin Radio Network Some cuts likely for food stampsMiamiHerald.comWASHINGTON — One of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts, the government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 Americans, is likely to get trimmed. Unresolved is by how much. The Democratic chairman of …Wisconsin …

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts, the government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 Americans, is likely to get trimmed. Unresolved is by how much.         More: continued here

Wisconsin Radio Network Some cuts likely for food stampsCharlotte ObserverWASHINGTON One of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts, the government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 Americans, is likely to get trimmed. Unresolved is by how much. The Democratic chairman of the …

Some cuts likely for food stampsBoston.comWASHINGTON (AP) — One of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts, the government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 Americans, is likely to get trimmed. Unresolved is by how much. The Democratic … More: continued here

Irish Times George Best to feature on new set of stampsBelfast TelegraphThe stamps also mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. Sir Trevor Brooking, FA director of football development, said: "Everyone who loves football has their favourite players from the past. "It might have been one of the greats …

Bill limiting junk-food purchases with food stamps passes Assembly; Heroin use …River TownsThe state Assembly has voted to make Wisconsin the first state to force food stamp recipients to spend most of their benefits on healthy food. Marathon County sheriff's official Gary Schneck said heroin use in the Wausau area …

WISC Madison Our View | Food Stamps Make sure food stamp bill actually does some goodMilwaukee Journal SentinelIn the case of the state bill, there's the added impetus that we're talking about taxpayer money being used to fuel unhealthy eating habits; surely, since the public is funding food stamps, giving …

Belfast Telegraph Best on football anniversary stampsBelfast TelegraphThe stamps also mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. Sir Trevor Brooking, FA director of football development, said: "Everyone who loves football has their favourite players from the past. It might have been one of the greats they …and more » More: …