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2 stamps commemorate Civil WarNewsOK.comThe Postal Service released two new stamps commemorating the first year of the war, 150 years ago. The stamps, which were issued at ceremonies in Charleston, SC, show the bombardment of Fort Sumter in South Carolina and the first battle of Bull Run in … More: …

Agents arrest woman in food stamp schemeKING5.comSEATTLE — Federal agents arrested a Seattle woman Tuesday who despite being told she was the target of a major criminal investigation, moved her illegal food stamp scheme just down the street. The woman is Cuc Pham, … More: continued here

Every year, Jews around the world tell the story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in roughly the same way. And every year, familiar props help bring that story to life. More: continued here

House OKs studying cost of putting photos on food stamp cardsChicago Sun-TimesSPRINGFIELD — After a stormy debate, the Illinois House voted Tuesday to commission a study on how expensive it would be to put photos on the ATM-like cards used for food stamps and cash assistance. Designed to combat fraud, …

BBC News Niue Royal Wedding stamp separates Will and KateRadio AustraliaThe leader of the Pacific nation of Niue has been forced to defend a set of stamps marking Britain's royal wedding which have a perforated line that separates the happy couple. Premier Toke Talagi admits the stamps are "unusual" but …

Lawmaker: ID photos on cards may crack down food stamp fraudFOX IllinoisIf the same method is put in place for food stamp debit cards – could it give Illinois a sense of protection from fraudulent users? State Rep. Chapin Rose,R-Charleston, said it might. People across the state are a step …

The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. African stamps honor Jews who fought apartheidThe Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.Legendary Heroes of Africa stamp sheet from Sierra Leone featuring, from left, Ray Alexander, Baruch Hirson, Norma Kitson and Yetta Barrenblatt. Every year, Jews around the world tell the story of the Israelites' …

National Geographic Local Stamp Designer Debuts Four-Part Civil War SeriesFalls Church News PressJordan is the lead art director on a series of stamps recognizing the Civil War coming out this year. The stamps will be released over a four-year period, each stamp set representing our country in war 150 years …

Illinois House eyes photo requirement on food stamps, after angry debateSTLtoday.comSPRINGFIELD, Ill.–The Illinois House has just approved a measure that could eventually require food stamp users to have their photos printed on their benefit cards–an idea that spawned some angry ideological debate about the very concept of public … More: …

WASHINGTON — The opening shots of the Civil War resumed today — as postage. The Postal Service released two new stamps commemorating the first year of the war, 150 years ago. More: continued here