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The Associated Press The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. A Merced man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to making and selling counterfeit postage stamps. As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors say David Bigelow Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to counterfeiting postage stamps and mail fraud. …

For many social-welfare programs, money is distributed from the federal government quarterly or monthly, so there will be little impact unless the shutdown drags on for weeks. More: continued here

The number of Aspen-area residents in the federal food stamp program has quadrupled since 2008. More: continued here

Anglers, bait your hooksProvidence JournalAny angler 15 and older must have a 2011 fishing license, which is $18 for residents and current members of the armed forces, $36 for nonresidents and $16 for a tourist 3-day license. Fishing also requires a Trout Conservation Stamp, which is $5.50. …and more » More: …

Putting a stamp on historyMoorestown SunStudents from the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia were honored at the National Museum of American Jewish History for their unique stamp designs of the Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame Honorees. These include such distinguished Jewish …and more » More: continued here

Christian Science Monitor Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for welfare and food stamps?Christian Science MonitorPhillip Castillo works at a farmer's market vegetable stand that accepts food stamp tokens, in this 2008 photo from Schenectady, NY Many social-welfare programs like food stamps are administered by the states but funded …

Financial Times Pacific nation's William and Kate stamps raise eyebrowsAuction Central NewsWritten by AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – The Pacific nation of Niue has printed unusual commemorative stamps for Britain's royal wedding: an image of Prince William and Kate Middleton with perforations that split the couple down the middle. …

Merced man pleads guilty to counterfeiting stampsSan Jose Mercury NewsA Merced man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to making and selling counterfeit postage stamps. As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors say David Bigelow Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to counterfeiting postage stamps and mail …

More Aspen-Area Residents Using Food StampsKMGH DenverThe number of Aspen-area residents in the federal food stamp program has quadrupled since 2008. The Aspen Daily News reports 119 Pitkin County residents were using the food assistance program as of January, up from 28 in 2008, before the economic … More: continued …

CBC.ca Royal Wedding Stamp Tears Kate Middleton and Prince William ApartYourTangoThe stamp features the royal couple's engagement photo, and it can be torn in half and used as two stamps. (When used separately, Kate's half costs $2.4 where as Prince William's costs $3.4). Hugh Jefferies, editor of Gibbons …Royal watchers …