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Christian Science Monitor (blog) Why the food stamp program is a fraudChristian Science Monitor (blog)The federal government vastly overstates the benefits the food stamp program provides low income families – which isn't worth the cost to the taxpayer. By Gary Galles, Guest blogger / February 16, 2012 Temeka Williams, right, …

As predicted, the Calgary Stampeders didn’t make a splash in free agency on Wednesday, but it appears they’re about to reel in one of their own big fish.According to a CFL source, the Stamps and star defensive end Charleston Hughes are close to reaching agreement on a contract extension.Hughes’s current …

Collect Virtual Passport Stamps with visastamperMarketWatch (press release)MANCHESTER, England, Feb 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A new service from website www.visastamper.com will mean you never lose a cherished passport stamp ever again. No matter where you are in the world, visastamper will generate a photo-realistic …and more » More: continued here

UN News Centre Universal Postal Union acquires world's first stamp issued in 1840Afrique en LigueIn a statement, made available to PANA in New York on Thursday, the agency stated that, 'the UPU now also owns two other Victorian stamps, 'the Penny Red' and the 'Two Pence Blue', as well as …

Dutton Bill Targets Food-Stamp FraudMountain NewsRobert Dutton has introduced legislation to require that people who apply for food stamps in California be fingerprinted as part of their application for aid. Dutton (R-San Bernardino County) said Tuesday he has introduced SB 1074, which would require … More: continued here

Stamps open free agency with focus on HughesCalgary HeraldAccording to a CFL source, the Stamps and star defensive end Charleston Hughes are close to reaching agreement on a contract extension. Hughes's current deal was set to expire after the 2012 season, and the announcement of the new deal should be …

The battle against food scarcity in California.Monterey County WeeklyAbout 46 million people in the US are enrolled in food-stamp programs; they receive benefits that average $134 per month per individual, and $284 per household. Millions more are income qualified for food stamps, but aren't enrolled.Sign up for CalFresh Feb. 27Gilroy …

Toledo Blade Danny Thomas gets stampToledo BladeEnlarge Make way for the Danny Thomas postage stamp. "Forever" stamps featuring the entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist who grew up in Toledo go on sale Thursday at post offices across the United States, and special Toledo cancellations will be … More: continued here

Duck hunting stamps could go up to buy more land for waterfowlStandardNetUnder the president's new budget proposal, the cost of the federal duck stamp required for hunting would rise to $25 next year, a move aimed at making it easier for the Interior Department to buy more land for migratory …

IdahoReporter.com House Commerce Committee urges JFAC to fund Medicaid readiness, food stamp…IdahoReporter.comThe panel also suggested the budget committee spend money in 2013 to reform food stamp issuance procedures and increase rates paid to Idaho's foster care families. Lawmakers are mulling spending nearly $4 million in 2012 state budget money on …