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New stamps and commemorative coins will feature hobbits, elves and dwarves. More: continued here

PolicyMic Romney: Obama ignored food stamps, unemploymentWashington Post (blog)In his remarks here, Romney criticized Obama for not adequately addressing in his convention speech the country's unemployment rate or that there are 47 million Americans now on food stamps. “These are not numbers, or people, he spoke about during his …Food …

Globe and Mail Food stamps dividing support for farm billHavest Public MediaThe House and Senate are at odds over cuts to food stamps, which dominate spending in the farm bill. In the past, the food stamp program, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), broadened the base of support …

Minneapolis Star Tribune 2013 Duck Stamp is another feather in Minnetonka artist's capMinneapolis Star TribuneChapman's artwork has won out many times dating back to 1992 in DNR wildlife stamp contests, twice previously for Duck Stamps in 2005 and 2006. The others were for Pheasant and Turkey Stamps. The $7.50 stamp …

W.Va. store owner convicted in food stamp schemeSan Francisco ChronicleHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former Huntington convenience store owner has admitted participating in an illegal scheme to cash federal food stamps. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Abe Eloirzazi faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his … …

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Disaster food stamp site at UNO turning applicants awayNOLA.comResidents who are seeking to apply for disaster food stamps are being turned away from UNO's Lakefront Arena this afternoon, after huge crowds showed up on the first day applicants that could show up en masse, regardles of their last name. The …

Kraft CEO Comes Out Against Cuts To US Food Stamp ProgramHuffington PostIn this case, food stamps are vital to Kraft's bottom line. Food stamp purchases make up at least one-sixth of Kraft's revenue and an even larger share of the company's total sales, Vernon said in the FT article. America's …

2 Disaster food stamp locations stop letting people in lineWWL First NewsOfficials have stopped letting people get in line at the Alario Center and UNO for disaster food stamps. A spokesman says there were just too many people in line. Starting today, disaster food stamp application centers in four parishes …

WWL First News Disaster food stamp application process makes changeWWL First NewsStarting today, disaster food stamp application centers in four parishes are taking applications from everyone, not just people with last names that begin in a certain range of the alphabet. But people must go to the application center in …