Minneapolis Star Tribune Putting his stamp on historyMinneapolis Star TribuneSandy Berman's campaign to have commemorative stamps issued to honor two legendary labor leaders faces years of work, a massive federal bureaucracy and the likelihood of ending in frustration. In other words, it's right up his alley. "I hear the word … More: continued here
Maldives stamps down on 'indecent' dancingDaily Star OnlineThe Maldives on Thursday moved to limit dancing in public between men and women, an official and a report said, amid signs of the growing influence of the nation's hardline religious party. The Islamic affairs ministry sent a circular "to all …and more » More: continued here
CBC.ca Other View: A farm bill, and food stampsThe Salinas CalifornianMidwestern farmers, facing uncertainty about their crops in the midst of the worst drought in half a century, have something else to steam about: Congress' failure to pass a new farm bill, even though the old one is slated to expire Sept. 30. That may…
NOLA.com Authorities: man denied food stamps gets rifle outWREX-TV(AP) – Authorities say a Louisiana man who got a loaded AR-15 assault rifle from his pickup truck after being turned down for disaster food stamps has been jailed. Louisiana State Police say a claims processor in LaPlace told officers a man became …Mark Knight Arms Himself…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians and foreigners made a beeline to the Pos Malaysia headquarters at Dayabumi complex to get their hands on the latest series of stamps issued in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. More: continued here
Letter: Columnist wrong about food stampsKnoxville News SentinelPam Strickland is obviously from the liberal area and recently wrote a column titled "Food stamps a helping hand, not a handout." It is well written and should be true. However, apparently Strickland is sheltered or out of the mainstream concerning … More: continued here
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians and foreigners made a beeline to the Pos Malaysia headquarters at Dayabumi complex to get their hands on the latest series of stamps issued in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. More: continued here
Food stamp fraud convict had plastic surgery and souped-up carOrlando SentinelBrenda Charlestain, 28, of Greenacres, was accused of making a threat against a federal employee during a recorded phone call her husband made from the Broward County Jail. Charlestain said she was actually discussing how to clear a Voodoo curse …and more » More: continued here
Council stamps OK on budgetSan Antonio ExpressCouncil stamps OK on budget. Josh Baug, Express-News Copyright 2012 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. By Josh Baugh. Updated 10:40 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 …and more » More: continued here
New York Food Stamp OutreachFutureOfCapitalism.comYou'd think the state would be looking to help people get off food stamps. Instead, it's spending millions of dollars on "outreach" aimed at enrolling even more beneficiaries into the program. Among the non-profits receiving grants for food stamp… More: continued here