Missed opportunity not haunting EskimosMontreal GazetteBC Lions defensive back Tad Kornegay (L) pushes Edmonton Eskimos slotback Fred Stamps (R) out of bounds during the second half of their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia. …Mike Beamish – CFL's Power and PicksVancouver SunEsks' Stamps a model of consistencyEdmonton Journalall 22 …
Read More »Democrats Attempt To Eat On $4.50 A Day In Food Stamp War – News One
News One Democrats Attempt To Eat On $4.50 A Day In Food Stamp WarNews OneWith food stamps a target of many Republican politicians when it comes to budget talk discussions, California Rep. Jackie Speier and eight other congressional Democrats are eating on a budget of about $4.50 a day to …
Read More »Lewis outstanding for Stamps – Toronto Sun
Globe and Mail Lewis outstanding for StampsToronto Sun“The goal coming into this season is the Grey Cup,” said Lewis, who was part of the 2004 Stamps that had linebacker John Grace nominated as MOP. “I wanted to get over 1000 yards and help this team to the Grey Cup. I'm …
Read More »Food stamp use on steep rise – MyFox Tampa Bay
MyFox Tampa Bay Food stamp use on steep riseMyFox Tampa BayIn August, 15 percent of Americans relied on food stamps. That's 45.8 million people, an all-time high. "I know a lot of people who've lost their jobs and just can't find anything," said Tampa resident Sylvana Turnquist. In Florida, the …
Read More »Under-the-stamp drug smuggling foiled by errant prison letter – phillyBurbs.com
Under-the-stamp drug smuggling foiled by errant prison letterphillyBurbs.comAuthorities said three prisoners and a former prisoner conspired to sneak prescription medication in oral strip form into the prison by hiding under the stamps on letters they wrote one another. Charles Shaffer. Authorities said three prisoners and a … More: continued here
Read More »APNewsBreak: Mich. to exempt 1 car on food stamps
Michigan is changing its policy so food stamp applicants can exempt one car under new requirements limiting how much they can own and still get assistance, state Department of Human Services Director Maura Corrigan told The Associated Press in an exclusive interview Wednesday. More: continued here
Read More »Congessmembers Take “Food Stamp Challenge,” Eating On $4.50 A Day – KQED (blog)
KQED (blog) Congessmembers Take "Food Stamp Challenge," Eating On $4.50 A DayKQED (blog)The number of Californians receiving food stamps jumped 11.5% between August 2010 and August 2011, according to a reportreleased Tuesday by the US Department of Agriculture. Actually, they're not “food stamps” any more, but debit cards, and the …
Read More »Michigan changes food stamp rules tied to car’s value – USA Today
WZZM Michigan changes food stamp rules tied to car's valueUSA TodayIn an about-face, Michigan says it will provide food stamps to applicants who own a car worth more than $15000, the Associated Press reports. The change means needy residents can keep two cars to get to work, school and job …
Read More »Food Stamp Challenge asks people to try living on $31.50 a week – Fox 28
WTHI Food Stamp Challenge asks people to try living on $31.50 a weekFox 28It's called the Food Stamp Challenge. Anti-hunger organizations want people to try living on $31.50 a week. That's the average weekly amount of food stamps people get. The Food Bank said the challenge should give people a …
Read More »15% of National Population Now on Food Stamps – Indiana’s NewsCenter
Indiana’s NewsCenter 15% of National Population Now on Food StampsIndiana’s NewsCenterINDIANA (Indiana's NewsCenter) – While unemployment is trending down in the Hoosier state the use of food stamps has increased. 13.8-percent of the state's population is enrolled in the program, climbing 4.9-percent since last year. …and more » More: continued here
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