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A store manager for Kroger, America’s largest grocery chain, has been transferred to a different store after a Georgia woman accused him of mocking her for using food stamps. More: continued here

Food stamp recipients in Shreveport and other Louisiana cities could see a delay in their benefits thanks to Hurricane Isaac, and the relief effort. More: continued here

Ferrari seized in food stamp fraud caseChicago TribuneWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal investigators uncovered two grocery store owners who trafficked in more than $1 million in food stamps apiece and seized four luxury cars, including a Ferrari, from one of them, the Agriculture Department's watchdog …and more » More: continued here

North Country Public Radio Food stamp debate: Farmers in limboThe People’s DefenderThe main sticking point is what to do about the growth of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – commonly called food stamps. The amount we're spending on food stamps is expected to balloon to $85 billion this year – up from $19.8 …Congress…

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New US postage stamp depicts Utah's Monument ValleySalt Lake TribuneAt least five other landscape images from Utah have graced a stamp; all of them from a national park or national monument. Another eight stamps with non-landscape images have been released by the U.S. Post Office. Four of them were focused on the … More: continued…

Ferrari seized in food stamp fraud caseWTAQWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal investigators uncovered two grocery store owners who trafficked in more than $1 million in food stamps apiece and seized four luxury cars, including a Ferrari, from one of them, the Agriculture Department's watchdog …and more » More: continued here

Ferrari seized in food stamp fraud caseCNBC.comWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal investigators uncovered two grocery store owners who trafficked in more than $1 million in food stamps apiece and seized four luxury cars, including a Ferrari, from one of them, the Agriculture Department's watchdog …and more » More: continued here

ABC News (blog) Slammed for Using Food Stamps: Ga. Woman Seeks ApologyABC News (blog)Is a $15 gift card enough to compensate for public humiliation at your local grocery store? According to one Georgia woman, the answer is absolutely not. Cindy Nerger, 28, who relies on food stamps to feed her family, said she was brought…

New Stamps Launched for Gobabeb's 50th AnniversaryAllAfrica.comSwakopmund — Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) launched a new set of stamps during an open day celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gobabeb Training and Research Centre on Saturday. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NamPost, Bertie …and more » More: continued here