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Number of people receiving food stamps up 70 percent since 2007NewsChannel 9 WSYRSyracuse (WSYR-TV) — Since July of 2007, the state says the number of people receiving food stamps has increased 70 percent. The cost: 3.9 million in federal tax dollars in 2007 and a whopping $9.2 million this year …

New York Daily News Debate brews over new method to measure povertyUSA TodayThe new method for the first time adds the value of food stamps, school lunches, housing subsidies and the earned income tax credit. It also subtracts payroll and income taxes, child care costs and out-of-pocket medical expenses. …New …

The Guardian Revised gov't estimates show new poverty highCBS NewsThat is due to an increase in the poverty rate for Hispanics under the new measure because of lower participation of immigrants and non-English speakers in government aid programs such as housing and food stamps. Due to new adjustments for geographical …

Nativity theme on Royal Mail's Christmas stampsBBC NewsThe Royal Mail has issued its Christmas stamps, which this year feature pictures of the Nativity. The seven stamps include images of Mary, the baby Jesus and Joseph visited by the Angel Gabriel. The company said the stamps were inspired by verses from …

Sino-Danish collaboration in stamp design brings successful outcomeXinhua7 (Xinhua) — An ongoing collaboration between Denmark and China's postal authorities will result in release of special stamps in both countries later this year. China Post's stamp department will showcase the Sino-Danish cooperation by issuing two … More: continued here

The Royal Mail issues its Christmas stamps featuring scenes inspired by the Nativity. More: continued here

Christmas stamps feature NativityBBC NewsThe Royal Mail has issued its Christmas stamps, which this year feature pictures of the Nativity. The seven stamps include images of Mary, the baby Jesus and Joseph visited by the Angel Gabriel. The company said the stamps were inspired by verses from … More: continued …

The Guardian News Flash: Antipoverty Programs Can Reduce PovertyForbesIn addition to cash income, the new measure includes the EITC, supplemental nutrition assistance (food stamps), other nutrition assistance (school lunch program and WIC), and housing and energy subsidies. On the debt side are taxes (most notably, …Debate brews over new method …

New York Daily News New census measure shows aid programs are helping poor children | Philadelphia …Philadelphia InquirerThe US Census Bureau released a supplemental poverty measure Monday that shows children's poverty is at lower levels than previously calculated, thanks to food stamps and other programs aimed at helping families survive. …

The Guardian Revised govt formula shows new poverty high: 49.1MCedartown StandardThat is due to an increase in the poverty rate for Hispanics under the new measure because of lower participation of immigrants and non-English speakers in government aid programs such as housing and food stamps. Due to new adjustments for …