New York Times Food Stamps Helped Reduce Poverty Rate, Study FindsNew York TimesWASHINGTON — A new study by the Agriculture Department has found that food stamps, one of the country's largest social safety net programs, reduced the poverty rate substantially during the recent recession. The food stamp program, formally known as …Playing politics with food…
PS News Stamp of approval for Queen's stampPS NewsAustralia Post has released two new stamps to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Philatelic Manager at Australia Post, Michael Zsolt said 2012 year marked the 60th anniversary of the Queen's ascent to the throne and …and more » More: continued here
Food Stamp Abuseminbcnews.comThere are people who are abusing the privileges of having food stamp assistance. Officials say people lie on the applications and others trade their cards for drugs. Doug York, the Director of the Department of Human Services, says if an employee … More: continued here
USA TODAY 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman back on public assistanceLos Angeles TimesIn an interview with Matt Lauer on the "Today" show Thursday, the Orange County woman acknowledged that she is accepting food stamps as a temporary measure to make ends meet. Suleman, who had vowed not to accept public assistance, said she has been …'Octomom' needs…
Jainism comes alive on stampsDeccan HeraldThis month's Dakshina Kannada Philately and Numismatics Association's (DKPNA) monthly exhibition displayed the stamps of this 4.2 million followers' religious minority, which celebrated the Jayanthi of their last Thirthankara Vardhamana Mahavira on … More: continued here
Playing politics with food stampsThe Hill (blog)04/09/12 03:10 PM ET Two weeks ago, the House Republican Majority passed a budget – embraced by their likely presidential nominee, Mitt Romney – that, among other things, slashes deeply into the social safety net and ends the Food Stamp program as we … More: continued here
The Empathy GapNew York Times (blog)Harold Pollack catches Ryan calling his proposed cuts in Medicaid, food stamps and more welfare reform round two, and suggests that our current suite of safety net programs is “a hammock that lulls able-bodied people to lives of dependency and …and more » More: continued here
Xerox Offering Agencies Halographic Stamp for Tobacco Tax TrackingExecutiveBiz (blog)Xerox Corp. has developed a halographic stamp to help government agencies address tobacco tax fraud, the company announced Monday. The document management company produced the Secure Intelligent Tax Tag to help states combat losses on taxes for tobacco … More: continued here
Special Stamp In Conjunction With Installation Of 14th Yang di-Pertuan AgongBernamaIn conjunction with the installation of 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on Wednesday, Pos Malaysia Bhd will issue a special stamp and philatelic collection. Pos Malaysia Stamp and Philatelic Unit head Yasmin Ramli said the …and more » More: continued here
State seeks artwork for wildlife conservation and game bird stampsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserBy AP The Department of Land and Natural Resources is looking for artwork to feature on the Hawaii Wildlife Conservation stamp and Game Bird stamp. The contest for the wildlife conservation stamp calls for artwork entries depicting any game mammal … More: continued here