Peters pushing to stop cars from counting against food stampsDetroit Free PressGary Peters is pushing legislation to get rid of rules counting the value of a person's or family's car as an asset in determining eligibility for food stamps. Michigan is one of a few states that still count the partial value of a vehicle…
Stamps to cost extra pennyAndalusia Star-NewsBeginning in January, it will cost residents more to mail letters to locations in the US, the first price change for First-Class mail stamps in more than 2 and a half years. The new price – just a penny more – will increase to 45 cents, which goes into …Handwritten…
Pheasant stamp sales plungeMinneapolis Star TribuneThe Department of Natural Resources sold 66747 pheasant stamps through Monday, 10300 fewer than the same time last year. That's a 13 percent drop. But they might have missed some decent hunting, depending on where they go. Based on various reports, … More: continued here
In this tough economy it’s hard to imagine that someone is actually looking to increase what it costs to hunt, but this plan may actually be a good one. Dale Hall, the CEO of Ducks Unlimited, is pushing Congress to raise the price of the federal duck stamp from… More: continued here
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters is pushing legislation to get rid of rules counting the value of a person’s or family’s car as an asset in determining eligibility for food stamps. More: continued here
CBC.ca Stamps must find finishToronto SunThanks in part to blown saves against the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts, the Stamps are now on a two-game slide and have tumbled into third spot in the CFL's West Division standings. "It doesn't need to be said, but it's something that's always said. …Stamps CEO calls for help…
Beginning in January, it will cost residents more to mail letters to locations in the U.S., the first price change for First-Class mail stamps in more than 2 and a half years. More: continued here
Action urged to get Tennessee state workers off food stampsChattanooga Times Free PressNASHVILLE — Pay for one out of every 39 Tennessee state workers is so low they are using the federal food stamp program to make ends meet, figures show. According to the state Department of Human Services, 968 of the state's 39012 workers…
Reuters 1st-class stamp will cost 45 cents in JanuaryBoston GlobeThe Postal Regulatory Commission has 45 days to verify that the new prices comply with the law limiting the increase to an average of 2.1 percent across all types of mail. They can then take effect. Because most stamps being issued are “Forever'' …U.S.Postal Service lifts…
Christian Science Monitor Stamp prices: Up another penny in 2012Christian Science MonitorStamp prices will rise from 44 cents to 45 cents for a one-ounce first-class letter. Rise in stamp prices takes effect Jan. 22. By Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press / October 19, 2011 This undated handout image provided by the US Postal Service ……