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Oregon leads nation in food stamp use, census saysNorthwest Cable NewsWASHINGTON — New 2011 census data released Thursday showed that while poverty has slowed, food stamp use continues to climb and Oregon leads the nation. At 18.9 percent, nearly 1 in 5 families was receiving the government aid in Oregon, …

Errors on stamps celebrating royal visitThe Star OnlineERRORS in spelling and titles were spotted on the series of stamps issued to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal visit to Malaysia in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. In a front page report, Kwong Wah Yit Poh said …

Census: Oregon leads nation in food stamp usekgw.comWhile the official poverty rate for 2011 remained stuck at 15 percent, or a record 46.2 million people, the government formula did not take into account noncash aid such as food stamps, which the Census Bureau estimates would have lifted 3.9 million …and …

The Campaign for American Values has launched a series of TV ads in heartland states like Ohio,… – 5:06 pm More: continued here

The Seasoned Collector: Pumpkin Patch sale, plus miniatures, stamps and …San Jose Mercury NewsFor details, call 408-257-9385, or go to www.goodsamshow.blogspot.com. The show benefits the Plane Tree Health Library, a free consumer medical library in Los Gatos. Stamp of approval. On Tuesday, the Sequoia Stamp Club of Redwood City will …

NBCNews.com Food stamps delay farm bill until Nov.NBCNews.comFood stamps delay farm bill until Nov. House Speaker John Boehner said Congress will tackle the farm bill at the end of year. When the current law expires in 10 days, there will be a lapse in farm subsidies, loans and insurance programs. …

ERRORS in spelling and titles were spotted on the series of stamps issued to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal visit to Malaysia in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. More: continued here

ERRORS in spelling and titles were spotted on the series of stamps issued to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal visit to Malaysia in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com Census data another sign economy has bottomed outBusinessweekMore Americans than ever are turning to food stamps, while residents in housing that is considered "crowded" held steady at 1 percent, tied for the highest since 2003. A fresh set of current economic data released Thursday also remained mixed.Has US economy …

UM receives $32.5M gift to expand art, design educationDetroit Free PressThe gift will be matched by $7.5 million from the university – adding a total of $40 million to the school, which will be renamed the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, after the donor, Penny Stamps. The …