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Proponents say it’s reform; opponents say it’s a salvo at the poor. More: continued here

BC-US–Civil War Stamps,164ABC6OnYourSide.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: continued here

Battles at Fort Sumter, Bull Run commemorated on new Civil War postage stampsWashington PostBy AP, Tuesday, April 12, 11:28 AM The Postal Service released two new stamps commemorating the first year of the war, 150 years ago. ( USPS / Associated Press ) – These undated images provided by the …

Artist draws on SF living for 'Go Green' stampsSan Francisco ChronicleEli Noyes of San Francisco's Noe Valley didn't even know about the big stamp project until he got a phone call from his sister, an arts commissioner at the US Postal Service. "Congratulations," she said, "you've been accepted to design …

The opening shots of the Civil War resumed Tuesday — as postage. More: continued here

Atlanta Journal Constitution New stamps mark start of Civil WarAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAP These undated images provided by the US Postal Service shows forever postage stamps commemorating the first year of the Civil War: the first battle of Bull Run in Virginia, top, and Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The Postal …

Food stamp need continues to rise in Moffat CountyCraig Daily PressThat's evident in the federally funded food stamp program, she said. “The employees here have been working really, really hard,” she said. “They've been handling the stress very well. I mean they know and see how important it is for …

The leader of the Pacific nation of Niue defends stamps marking Britain’s royal wedding which have a perforated line that splits the happy couple. More: continued here

The leader of the Pacific nation of Niue defends stamps marking Britain’s royal wedding which have a perforated line that splits the happy couple. More: continued here

The Pacific nation of Niue has been forced to defend issuing “unusual” royal wedding stamps which raised eyebrows around the world by splitting Prince William from his bride-to-be Kate Middleton. More: continued here