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An Iowa State University economist hopes a new method to measure how food stamps affect hunger and health will influence Congress this year as lawmakers decide funding for a program used by more than 46 million people. More: continued here

Family Security Matters Study: Food stamps aid childrenDesMoinesRegister.comAn Iowa State University economist hopes a new method to measure how food stamps affect hunger and health will influence Congress this year as lawmakers decide funding for a program used by more than 46 million people. A study using the new …Food …

AdvisorOne The Sticky World of Stamp CollectionsAdvisorOneIf you believe that stamp collecting is merely a hobby for kids and retirees, think again. The American Philatelic Society (APS) in Bellefonte, Penn., has over 33,000 members. Stamps trade actively, as well. Scott Trepel (left), president of Robert A … More: continued here

US: West Virginia stamps show apple heritageFreshPlazaUS: West Virginia stamps show apple heritage. West Virginia's official state fruit, the Golden Delicious apple, is being recognized with a stamp. The Postal Service said Thursday that 33-cent postcard stamps featuring four apple varieties are now … More: continued here

Misprinted Indian stamp with Queen Victoria's head up for saleNDTVLondon: A rare 159-year-old four-anna (25 paise) Indian stamp, with an image of Queen Victoria's head upside down due to a printing error, is expected to fetch 70,000 pounds at an auction in London. During the first printing of the four-annas …

Daily Mail The topsy-turvy stamp expected to fetch £70000: Printing mistake turned Queen …Daily MailThe postage stamp is said to be one of the most sought-after items in the world of philately. During the first printing of the four annas stamp in the survey office in Calcutta in 1854, the …

Daily Mail The topsy-turvy £70000 stamp: Extremely rare item with Queen Victoria's head …Daily MailThe postage stamp is said to be one of the most sought-after items in the world of philately. During the first printing of the four annas stamp in the survey office in Calcutta in 1854, the …

Report questions food stamps' nutritional value – chicagotribune.comChicago TribuneA report by a panel of experts released on Thursday questioned whether the U.S. government's food stamp program adequately provides for healthy diets for the more than 47 million low-income people who rely on the benefit. The report by the National … …

It’s no wonder this country is hurting with the way the government hands out food stamps, Medicaid, WIC and financial help. More: continued here

Week in Review: Village Proposal , Teacher 'Bar' Exams and Food StampsPatch.comAccording to the U.S. Census Department American Community Survey Estimates, a total of 275 people in Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach and Quogue have reported receiving food stamps in the past 12 months. 7. Westhampton, Hampton Bays React to … …