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2 sentenced for food-stamp fraud in White CenterThe Seattle Times (blog)Prosecutors said crimes like these lead to political calls to end food stamps because citizens come to associate them with fraud — hurting families who use them as intended, to put food on the table in hard times. Magnolia Gin, …

The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com MI Lawmakers Crack Down on Food Aid AbuseWILX-TVIt was discovered that Amanda Clayton continued to collect food stamps after winning a lottery jackpot worth $1 million. Here's her response when asked why she continued to take food assistance. "I mean I have no income …

Atlanta Journal Constitution House rejects conservatives' deficit-cutting planAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy ALAN FRAM AP WASHINGTON — The House rejected a budget pushed by its most conservative members on Thursday and moved toward approval of a $3.5 trillion plan backed by Republican leaders that would revamp Medicare, slice everything from food stamps…Paul …

BBC News Four Rooms star Jeff makes £250000 investment in stampsThe SunGot it licked … star Jeff Salmon knew he'd make a killing if Royal Mail's price hike was approved By COLIN ROBERTSON TELLY art dealer Jeff Salmon splashed out £250000 on STAMPS after the Royal Mail revealed plans to …

Fox News Ala. nightclub to host "Food Stamp Friday" eventCBS NewsThe Rose Supper Club in Montgomery will host a "Food Stamp Friday" theme night in April. A flyer for the April 6, 2012 event says that entrance will be $5 up until 10:30 pm with a valid food stamp card …

Fox News Ala. nightclub to host "Food Stamp Fridays"CBS NewsThe Rose Supper Club in Montgomery will host a "Food Stamp Friday" theme night in April. A flyer for the April 6, 2012 event says that entrance will be $5 up until 10:30 pm with a valid food stamp card and …

New postage stamp celebrates Cherry Blossom centennialSan Jose Mercury NewsThe US Postal Service commemorates the centennial of the gift with a special two-stamp set. The se-tenant stamps — one scene across two stamps — picture cherry trees in full bloom around the Tidal Basin. In the stamp on the left, …

PhilPost launches new stamps featuring Maria MakilingPhilippine Star(PhilPost) yesterday came out with the first series of its mythical heroes postage stamps featuring Maria Makiling, the so-called guardian of the mountain. PhilPost Philatelic Services director Lenny San Diego said three million copies of Maria … More: continued here

Stamp exhibition and show in OaksDaily Local NewsBy DENNY DYROFF You don't have to be a philatelist (stamp collector) to enjoy the Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition 2012 which is being held this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The event is an obvious destination for … More: …

Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands' daughters will appear on charity stamps. More: continued here