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Isle food stamp use rises

The number of Hawaii residents signing up for food stamps increased at a faster pace than the national average last year as state officials expanded eligibility for the program to help people suffering from the economic slowdown. More: continued here

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Let them eat cutbacks – Worcester Telegram

Let them eat cutbacksWorcester TelegramFood stamps are part of the social safety net, but they work more as the ultimate ground-level crutch for Americans staggering against poverty. During the recession, food stamps were an important factor in helping an estimated 4.5 million Americans …House GOP to propose welfare cutsWashington Examinerall …

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It shouldn’t all be about the money

Poverty is rising, demand for food stamps has rocketed and the job market remains tepid at best,… – 9:02 pm Kim and Tom Griffiths came all the way from Sayreville to attend the Dover-based Housing… More: continued here

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As poverty rises in NJ, cuts target aid

Poverty is rising, demand for food stamps has rocketed and the job market remains tepid at best,… – 9:02 pm Kim and Tom Griffiths came all the way from Sayreville to attend the Dover-based Housing… More: continued here

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Plastic bottle caps are killing birds

Poverty is rising, demand for food stamps has rocketed and the job market remains tepid at best,… – 9:02 pm Kim and Tom Griffiths came all the way from Sayreville to attend the Dover-based Housing… More: continued here

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Collectors look for paper trail at Antioch event

A stamp show might be the last place you would find a railroad enthusiast, but that’s exactly where Bob Wonderling spent his Sunday afternoon.Wonderling, a Lake Villa resident, was among more than 40 attendees at the Stamps, Postcards and Paper Collectibles Show and Sale held at the Antioch Senior Center.“I’m …

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House GOP to propose welfare cuts

Susan Ferrechio Chief Congressional Correspondent When House Republicans finish crafting a budget resolution for the next fiscal year, it may include language that would incorporate the most dramatic attempt to reform the federal welfare system in 15 years. Members of the GOP’s most conservative House faction earlier this month introduced …

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