Postal Pointers: US Postal Service issues new stampsLehigh Acres CitizenThe U.S. Postal Service is honoring one of the most prolific authors of the early 20th century, and inventor of the iconic character, Tarzan, by issuing the Edgar Rice Burroughs Forever Stamp. The stamp's First Day of Issue coincided with the …
Read More »Huntsville woman pleads guilty to food stamp, insurance fraud – WAFF
Huntsville woman pleads guilty to food stamp, insurance fraudWAFFHuntsville woman pleads guilty to food stamp, insurance fraud. Updated: Wednesday, September 12 2012 2:54 PM EDT2012-09-12 18:54:23 GMT. A Huntsville woman has to repay Tennessee for stolen medical services, pharmacy services and food stamps.Alabama woman to repay state for stolen TennCare, …
Read More »Forward to what, Democrats? – Orlando Sentinel
Forward to what, Democrats?Orlando SentinelFor instance, some on the left might see enrolling more people on food stamps as a step in the right direction, moving us "forward" to a more generous and all-encompassing welfare state. But other self-described progressives might see a swelling of the …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Disaster food stamp sites report minimal waits for Hurricane Isaac … – NOLA.com
NOLA.com Disaster food stamp sites report minimal waits for Hurricane Isaac …NOLA.comPeople showing up at the UNO Lakefront Arena and Alario Center to apply for disaster food stamps to replace losses from Hurricane Isaac are experiencing minimal wait times, a state official said this morning. At the Lakefront Arena in …
Read More »9 Big Companies That Benefit From Food Stamps – Huffington Post
9 Big Companies That Benefit From Food StampsHuffington PostBut Kraft isn't the only company that's a fan of food stamps, Walmart, Coca-Cola and other big brands have lobbied surrounding the issue, according to a June 2012 report from advocacy group Eat Drink Politics called "Food Stamps: Follow the Money." … …
Read More »Suds and stamps: Postal unit opens in laundromat – Lehigh Valley Business
Suds and stamps: Postal unit opens in laundromatLehigh Valley BusinessThe U.S. Postal Service has been making changes in an effort to improve customer service, while dealing with ever-decreasing revenue. One of the latest efforts has been an expansion of the use of Contract Postal Units. The City of Allentown is …
Read More »A farm bill, and food stamps – Los Angeles Times
Politico A farm bill, and food stampsLos Angeles TimesThe Senate passed a version of the farm bill in June that cut spending on food stamps by a modest $4.5 billion over 10 years and trimmed overall spending by $23 billion during that period by eliminating direct payments to farmers, which …
Read More »Alabama woman must pay Tennessee after she received Tenncare & food … – WBIR-TV
Alabama woman must pay Tennessee after she received Tenncare & food …WBIR-TVAn Alabama woman is being forced to repay the state of Tennessee for Tenncare services and food stamps that she wasn't eligible for. According to the Office of Inspector General, Shauntaye Mayo, 30, of Alabama, pleaded guilty to three …
Read More »Data shows hungry growing hungrier – New York Daily News
New York Daily News Data shows hungry growing hungrierNew York Daily NewsIn addition the USDA reports the usage of food stamps is at an all time high — 46.7 million people — which given the high unemployment rate and the snail-paced economic recovery, was to be expected. Actually, harsh economic …
Read More »Penny Stamps speaker series promises an exceptional fall lineup: Oliver Stone … – AnnArbor.com
Penny Stamps speaker series promises an exceptional fall lineup: Oliver Stone …AnnArbor.comAs the Penny W. Stamps Distinquished Speakers Series begins its fall season at the Michigan Theater, Director Chrisstina Hamilton looks forward to presentations by renowned creative thinkers such as famous filmmaker Oliver Stone and other accomplished … More: continued …
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