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USDA targets stores in food stamp traffickingAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAP PROVIDENCE, RI — A criminal swindle of the nation's $64.7 billion food stamp program is playing out at small neighborhood stores around the country, where thousands of retailers are suspected of trading deals with customers, … More: continued here

What if Christ Lived on Food Stamps?Minneapolis Star TribuneThis year, like last year, I'm living on food stamps for the seven days before Thanksgiving. It's a good way to draw attention to the increasing rates of food insecurity in the country and in Minnesota. More than that, it's an annual …

The price of poverty: Many more need help getting foodPoughkeepsie JournalForty-year-old Evelyn Bruno is among the growing number of mid-Hudson Valley residents who need food stamps to provide daily nourishment for themselves and their families. The City of Poughkeepsie resident said she and her 13-year-old son, …and more » More: continued …

Sour note in food stamp rap: Defendent in $7M scam case is now getting …New York Daily NewsA defendent in a $7 million food stamp scam case has become so financially ruined by the prosecution that she's getting now getting food stamps— legitimately, a federal judge said Friday at her …

Anne and Gaybo get the stamp of approvalHerald.ieBy Alexandra Ryan and Alan O'Keeffe RTE stars Anne Doyle and Gay Byrne say they are "deeply honoured" to appear on postage stamps being issued next Thursday. The two veteran stars are joining RTE children's presenter Emma O'Driscoll on new stamps… More: continued …

OregonLive.com Oregon leads in food stamp useThe Register-GuardBy AP New Census data from a 2010 survey show that nearly 18 percent of the state's residents used food stamps at some time in the previous 12 months. In a similar survey in 2009, six other states had rates equal to or …

Stamps' Raymond in line for CFL community-service nodToronto SunOn Friday afternoon, Raymond was named the Stamps' nominee for the CFLPA's Tom Pate Award, handed out annually to the guy that best combines on-field achievements with community involvement and commitment to their team and players' association. …and more » More: continued here

Children's Day stamp releasedThe HinduChief Postmaster General, Kerala Postal Circle, Shoba Koshy released the Children's Day stamp issued by the Postal Department here on Friday. Ms. Koshy released the stamp at a function held at the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare auditorium by … More: continued here

Food stamp use is up; eligibility changes a factor, official saysPoughkeepsie JournalForty-year-old Evelyn Bruno is among the growing number of mid-Hudson Valley residents who need food stamps to provide daily nourishment for themselves and their families. The City of Poughkeepsie resident said she and her 13-year-old son, …and more » More: …

Earlier this week, Calgary Stampeders halfback Keon Raymond griped about not being named a league-wide all-star. More: continued here