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Hamptons.com Special postal tributes celebrate iconic Canadians as part of Black History MonthDigitalJournal.com (press release)1, 2012 /CNW/ – Canada Post issued two stamps today in celebration of Black History Month, highlighting the experiences and accomplishments of two remarkable Canadians: Viola Desmond and John Ware. The stamp designs combine a collage of historic …Activities deepen appreciation…

Food stamps delayed for thousands of IdahoansKTVBBOISE — About half of the Idahoans who receive food stamps on the first of the month will not find that money on their EBT cards this morning. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports that about 40000 of the EBT cards were not loaded with …and more »…

Food Stamp Emergency in Monmouth CountyAtlantic Highlands HeraldFREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Freeholder Director John P. Curley has ordered an immediate acceleration of the county's food stamp processing to unclog the delay needy residents are experiencing in obtaining food stamps. “I found that food stamp…and more » More: continued here

The Stir 'Food Stamp President' – What's the Basis of Gingrich's ClaimKansas City infoZineThough the original remark surfaced in early 2011, Gingrich has again brought up his catchy refrain on Obama, calling him the “food stamp president.” The food stamp program was renamed SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in 2008.Food stamps and the right to…

Stamp Duty evasion: HC dismisses Shanti Bhushan's pleaHindustan TimesPTI The Allahabad High Court today turned down a writ petition filed by Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan challenging an order of Assistant Stamp Commissioner here which held him guilty of evading stamp duty of about Rs 1.35 crore on a property here. More: continued here

Food stamp food police?Sacramento BeeStorms is pushing a bill that would prohibit recipients of food stamps from using them to buy soda, candy or snacks that she considers unhealthful. When a fellow Republican lawmaker at a Senate hearing on the bill Wednesday pointed out that this would …and more » More: continued here

Stamp Duty evasion: HC dismisses Bhushan's pleaHindustan TimesPTI The Allahabad High Court today turned down a writ petition filed by Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan challenging an order of Assistant Stamp Commissioner here which held him guilty of evading stamp duty of about Rs 1.35 crore on a property here.and more » More: continued here

Ohio wildlife stamp winners pickedWDTNDAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Contest will feature black-capped and Carolina chickadees, which are common in Ohio and frequent backyard feeders. The two species look nearly identical, but black-capped chickadees … More: continued here

Straight.com Activities deepen appreciation of black historyChicago TribuneYou can make a set of Adinkra stamps by cutting the symbol shapes out of foam. We found a tutorial at the PBS "Wonders of the African World" website: pbs.org/wonders (click on the "Kids" link at the bottom of the page). Matching game: Make a set of …African…

Opposing Views Obama Administration Blocks Reform of Food Stamp FraudOpposing ViewsAs a Bloomberg News commentary notes, large numbers of people who are not poor are getting food stamps, due to perverse incentives that encourage states to deliberately classify people as eligible in order to draw federal money to their state.Food stamps and the right to…