Afro American Food Stamp Funding Faces Deep Cuts in US CongressThe InternationalOn 21 June the Senate passed a new farm bill, formally the Agricultural Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 costing an estimated $969 billion over the next ten years. The bill passed 64-35 with leadership from Senators Debbie Stabenow and Pat Roberts, …USDA's…
MiamiHerald.com House to graft farm aid billSan Angelo Standard-TimesThe House is expected to cut $35 billion from the legislation, including deeper cuts to nutrition programs such as food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "This farm bill obviously is being written under some pretty tough …Senate passes new farm billAgri NewsAgriculture secretary presses…
Brisbane Times Newman stamps his markBrisbane TimesNewman stamps his mark. Kym Agius, Gabrielle Dunlevy. July 1, 2012. Read later. Premier Campbell Newman addresses the Liberal Party's 56th Federal council meeting in Melbourne. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman addresses the Liberal Party's …and more » More: continued here
It has taken only 100 days for Campbell Newman to put his authoritative, conservative and frugal imprint on Queensland. More: continued here
Sydney Morning Herald Newman stamps his markSydney Morning HeraldNewman stamps his mark. Kym Agius, Gabrielle Dunlevy. July 1, 2012. Read later. Premier Campbell Newman addresses the Liberal Party's 56th Federal council meeting in Melbourne. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman addresses the Liberal Party's …and more » More: continued here
Government's Role: Food Stamps for the Poor or Subsidies for the Rich?The Bandera BulletinIssues to be played out this week before a polarized Congress and a divided Supreme Court will determine the role government will play in weaving a safety net for the most vulnerable Americans. More: continued here
The Daily Shame Royal Mail boss gets £1.1m total pay as stamp prices rise by 40%MyFinances.co.ukMoya Greene, the chief executive of Royal Mail received total pay of £1.1 million as a reward for helping return the company to profit and as the price of stamps rose by 40%.Moya Greene's Massive Bonus: How many first class…
Federal duck stamp on saleMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)The 2012-2013 Federal Duck Stamp went on sale Friday, giving hunters, stamp collectors and anyone who cares about migratory birds and other wildlife an easy way to help conserve their habitat.and more » More: continued here
The Daily Shame Moya Greene's Massive Bonus: How many first class stamps can she buy now?The Daily ShameIf you're under 25, a second-class stamp is something that you put on something called a “letter”, which is like a paper version of an e-mail. However, because you wanted to save 12p, the recipient wouldn't get it…
A 58-year-old Aurora woman has pleaded guilty to illegally collecting food stamps and medical benefits by claiming her grandchildren as dependents. Jurline Price, of the 2000 block of Fox Pointe Drive, was charged with lying on applications to the Illinois Department of Human Services by noting that her two grandchildren were dependents who lived with…