Trains steam on to postage stampsThe Press AssociationPost will be delivered by rail as historic Scottish steam trains feature in the latest batch of collector stamps issued by Royal Mail. The locomotives, some of which date back to 1897, served the country before the introduction of diesel and electric …and more » More: continued here
CBC.ca Stamps re-sign HarrisonVancouver SunThe Calgary Stampeders and import offensive lineman Edwin Harrison have agreed on a contract extension. Harrison is going into his third season with Calgary. He played nine games in 2011 after coming back from injury. Playing the left tackle position, …Stamps sign OL Edwin Harrison to extensionCanada.comStamps give Harrison contract extensionSports…
ATLANTA — A divided Senate endorsed Wednesday requiring people on food stamps to take "personal growth" courses such as job training or completion of their education.The sponsor of Senate Bill 312 More: continued here
UPDATE WEDNESDAY: Franson's comments about food stamps stir controversyAlexandria Echo PressComments that Representative Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, made about food stamps on a Friday video sparked a barrage of complaints – even death threats. Comments that Representative Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, made about food stamps on a Friday video …and more » More: continued here
ATLANTA — A divided Senate endorsed Wednesday requiring people on food stamps to take "personal growth" courses such as job training or completion of their education. More: continued here
Another case of a Michigan resident winning big in the state lottery and remaining on taxpayer assistance has popped up. More: continued here
Alaska Dispatch Begich Bill Seeks to Rebuild Effective Duck Stamp ProgramAlaska Native NewsMark Begich introduced legislation today to allow the Secretary of Interior and the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to periodically adjust the price of Duck Stamps and consider minimal waivers of stamp requirements.Begich: Exempt Native hunters from duck-stamp fee, charge others moreAlaska DispatchSen. Begich…
WDIV Channel 4 in Detroit talks with the woman about her decision to continue using food stamps after lottery win. More: continued here
The Flint Journal – MLive.com Millionaire Collects Food Stamps; Food Stamps Cover Far More Than the Cost of FoodOpenMarket.orgby Hans Bader on March 7, 2012 · 2 comments A millionaire in Michigan is collecting food stamps after winning the lottery. “Amanda Clayton, a 24-year-old from Lincoln Park, Michigan . . . is getting away with…
Alabama man helped secure Danny Thomas stampThe Huntsville Times – al.com(AP) — Raymond Zoghby spent nearly four years leading a volunteer effort to have St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas' image placed on a postage stamp. Featuring a new portrait of the entertainer and humanitarian by artist Tim …and more » More: continued here