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Is the food stamps'stigma' vanishing?News ChiefAs a recent New York Times story reports, the long-standing stigma associated with food stamps appears to be fading as more … More: continued here

Minister stamps on mailbox fee ideaSwissinfoBut to raise the cost of stamps would be to enter a vicious circle, discouraging people from using postal services even more. A “connection fee” to the … More: continued here

Collectors flock to coin and stamp showStaunton News LeaderDave Batten, Bourse chairman and organizer of the event, said the show consisted of coins, stamps and other types of currency exchange. … More: continued here

Blue pick up O-lineman from Stamps to seal dealWinnipeg Free PressThe Stamps sent non-import offensive lineman Derek Armstrong — no, not the former receiver — to the Bombers on Friday, completing the big Sept. … More: continued here

The way to stamp out Texas hungerDaily News – Galveston CountyThe reason: A person who qualifies for a few dollars of food stamps— the average among senior citizens is $67 a month — almost certainly qualifies for some … More: continued here

San Diego Faces Increase In Food Stamp ApplicationsKPBSAbove: With nationwide hunger at an all-time high, more people in San Diego are applying for food stamps. By Sharon Heilbrunn GLORIA PENNER (Host): … More: continued here

The Faster Times October Food Stamp and Medicaid Rolls IncreaseNHPRThe number of Food Stamp recipients rose about 3,2% to 94750 during October. The increase of 2930 was almost as large as the last big …SNAP! NYT Food Stamp Feature is Long on Talk, Short on GutsThe Faster TimesTough times shatter …

Privatizing food stamps was failureTimes-Mail (subscription)In October, Gov. Mitch Daniels — a big believer in technology, efficiency and meeting the bottom line — did a rare thing for a politician. …and more » More: continued here

Associated Press – December 4, 2009 7:15 AM ET SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The number of people using food stamps in Utah continues to rise. The state Department of Workforce Services reports… More: continued here

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – 35,000 More Utah families are using food stamps this year than one year ago.      The Department of Workforce Services reports nearly 95,000 Utah families used food stamps to buy their groceries in November 2009.  Compare that to November 2008, when 60,000 Utah families …