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Racism, Dr. King, and Food StampsHuffington Post (blog)Recent statements by Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, which implied that African Americans were uniquely dependent upon food stamps, were only the latest episodes in a decades-long effort by the American Right to demonize social programs by giving the … More: continued here

DAILY GRINDER: Pushback Against Gov. Corbett's Food Stamp PolicyPW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog)Tom Corbett's $2000 “asset test” for food stamps, calling the move unnecessary and a little weird. Richard Weishaupt of Community Legal Services said, “I don't think they'll save any money at all,” which is true, but ask yourself: Is this …

Record number of Americans now qualifying for food stampsKIVI-TVBy Jaclyn Brandt BOISE, Idaho (AP) — About 235000 people received federal food stamp benefits in December, a new record, as more families needed help getting meals despite a slowly improving economy. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director …and more » More: …

The Spokesman Review After complaints, Idaho may change food stampsKHQ Right NowBOISE, Idaho (AP) – With a record 235000 people now getting food stamps, Idaho grocery stores have complained they've been deluged by recipients on the first day of every month when the benefits are issued, causing supply-chain problems. …Record …

The Spokesman Review After complaints from grocers, Idaho may soon issue food stamps on multiple …The RepublicAP BOISE, Idaho — With a record 235000 people now getting food stamps, Idaho grocery stores have complained they've been deluged by recipients on the first day of every month when the benefits are …

Local food stamp service pretty good at being on timeMarion StarPoor and hungry residents of Marion County have a much better chance of getting food stamps on time… MARION – Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol are investigating a serious… MARION – More than 200 swimmers …

No junk food on less than food stampsMiamiHerald.comFor 100 days our family survived on real, fresh, whole, organic, local, non-processed food spending less money than we would have on full food stamp benefits. At times, I truly doubted it could be done, but for only $125/week we managed to purchase …

TORONTO It costs two cents more to mail a letter today within North America. More: continued here

Canada Post hikes stamps 2 centsHamilton SpectatorThe cost of mailing a first-class letter within Canada is now 61 cents and letters to the United States now cost $1.05. Letters to overseas destinations jump a nickel to $1.80. Canada Post says the increases are part of a five-year pricing strategy …and …

Going for a song: the penny stamp that could fetch over £1kWarrington GuardianPeter Stubs' envelope is now particularly valuable because of the one penny red-brown stamp in the top right hand corner. It is one of the first perforated stamps– and possibly the first – to be sent to Warrington. …