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Guilty plea in Conn. $1.6 million food stamp fraudHartford CourantAP An illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to allegations that he used straw owners to operate several grocery stores in Hartford that he used to defraud the federal food stamp program of about $1.6 million. …and more » …

5000 master cases of cigarettes without excise stamps seized in Contraband …Focus News5000 master cases of cigarettes without excise stamps have been seized in the police operation dubbed Contraband, the press center of the Interior Ministry announced. Eight members of the organized criminal group were detained so far. …and more » …

Stamps& Coins: Collectors ever-hopeful for a windfallSacramento BeeDEAR PETER: I have several gold commemorative replicas of stamps, which were issued years ago. How can I determine their worth? Where might I find a buyer? There's something about gold that is so alluring to humans that we just can't resist it. …

Food stamp frenzyIdaho Press-TribuneNAMPA — Huge crowds at grocery stores across Idaho on the first day of each month have prompted some store officials to lobby for change to food stamp distribution. Since August 2009 all food stamps for more than 200000 Idahoans are distributed on the … More: continued …

It may be the continued bad economy, but readers appear to be looking to cash in collectibles or seek quick-return investments. More: continued here

Community hub gets stamp of approval: Richvale turns out to mark its post …Enterprise-RecordFriday, residents from the town of about 250 gathered to celebrate a milestone for the place that has become much more than a few post office boxes or a spot to buy stamps. For 100 years, the …

Guilty plea in Conn. $1.6 million food stamp fraudWashington ExaminerAP An illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to allegations that he used straw owners to operate several grocery stores in Hartford that he used to defraud the federal food stamp program of about $1.6 million. …Man Pleads …

Poverty grows in Texas border cityFox NewsSo far this year, 140372 of El Paso's 649000 residents have applied for food stamps. "Poverty keeps growing in our state, especially along the border with Mexico," Stephanie Goodman, communications director at the Texas Health and Human Services …and more » More: continued here

State, advocates reach agreement on improving system for processing benefits …Fox 31 KDVR.comBy AP DENVER (AP) — State officials, facing a legal challenge, have agreed to significantly improve the computer system used to process applications and renewals for food stamps and medical aid. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the agreement Friday …

Guilty plea in Conn. $1.6 million food stamp fraudNECN(AP) — An illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to allegations that he used straw owners to operate several grocery stores in Hartford that he used to defraud the federal food stamp program of about $1.6 million. …Man Pleads …