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Hundreds of prisoners, fleeing felons and probation and parole violators in Wisconsin have been illegally receiving food stamp benefits, costing the state an estimated $1.8 million, a state audit released last week said. More: continued here

Watchdog Prisoners get food stamps illegallyFond du Lac ReporterHundreds of prisoners, fleeing felons and probation and parole violators in Wisconsin have been illegally receiving food stamp benefits, costing the state an estimated $1.8 million, a state audit released last week said. The report by the Legislative …Audit: 447 WI prisoners …

Annette John-Hall: Lessons of the Food Stamp ChallengePhiladelphia InquirerBob Brady (left) and Mayor Nutter were two of the Philadelphians who tried to survive on a weekly food budget of $35 as part of the Food Stamp Challenge, sponsored by an anti-hunger group and the Jewish Federation. DAVID SWANSON / Staff …

WREG Caught On Camera: Food Stamp FraudWREGWell they use the food stamp card.” The USDA reimburses merchants when customers use the food stamp cards. There are many rules, the most important; food stamps are only for food. Inside Food Land, we found “food” isn't the main offering. More: continued here

CBS Local Asset limit goes into effect for food stamp recipientsWFMZ AllentownThe state of Pennsylvania will be reinstating limits on who can receive food stamps starting May 1st. The “assessment test” considers the amount of money applicants have on hand as well as any assets they may have in stocks …

Food stamp asset test effective May 1witf.orgBack then, food stamps could only go to people with less than about 32-hundred dollars in the bank. Now, the upper limit is $5500. For seniors and disabled recipients, it's $9000. DPW spokeswoman Anne Bale said the agency will begin checking the assets …Asset …

Hints From Heloise: No stamp of approvalWashington PostDear Heloise: I work for the US Postal Service, and occasionally customers will come into our office with STAMPS on their letters that have been cut or peeled off other envelopes because they are not canceled. Once a stamp has been adhered to …

Asset test for food stamps goes into effect TuesdayWFMZ AllentownAbout 1.8 million Pennsylvanians currently receive food stamps. That's one in seven people in the state. She recently suffered a stroke and relies on her monthly allotment to help feed her five children. "I'm concerned. I'm very concerned," she said.Food stamp …

Toledo Blade Food stamp challenge: Could you eat on $23 a week?Fremont News MessengerThe average Ohio food stamp recipient gets $4.60 per day to spend on food, said Colleen Stoker, spokeswoman for the agency. The word "supplemental" is in the formal name of the food stamp program (the Supplemental Nutrition …

The rise in the cost of posting a letter is four times more for pensioners and vulnerable groups than for businesses, it has emerged. More: continued here