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NYC comptroller urges Costco to accept food stampsReutersO) on Wednesday to accept food stamps at its outlets because of hard economic times in the United States. "This ill-advised resistance clearly establishes a competitive disadvantage and presents a reputational risk for Costco," Comptroller William … More: continued here

Bus fare increase worse than stampsDayton Daily News, OHIn the 1940s, postage was at 3 cents and city transit was also 3 cents for kids and 5 cents for adults. Now postage is at 44 cents and bus service at $1.50 to $1.85. How does this equate? We welcome your comments. …

Queens already has a reputation as a borough of many nationalities, but now one of its artists will be represented all across the globe — in the portfolios of dedicated stamp collectors. More: continued here

Associated Press – May 20, 2009 5:04 PM ET WHITING, Kan. (AP) – Vendors at 11 farmers’ markets in Kansas are accepting food stamps, up from two last year. More: continued here

Vendors at 11 farmers’ markets in Kansas are accepting food stamps, up from two last year. Eleven Kansas farmers’ markets now take Vision Cards, the Electronic Benefits Transfer method for the Food Assistance Program in Kansas. More: continued here

Stamp duty cut to 6% for first-sale flats tooTimes of India, IndiaThe government will come out with a notification to reduce the stamp duty from 7.5% to 6% for first-sale transaction of flats. If those who have already registered the new flats are lucky, the government may give a refund in …

Food stamp problemsKIDK, IDMisty has been on and off food stamps for the past 16 years. Her son Tyler has a physical disability and she needs all the help she can get. "It's not very much, but little bit that I do get helps," says Kirkham. "Did not read the last …

STOP THE PRESSES: CITY COUNCIL RUBBER-STAMPS MEDMART DEALCleveland Scene Weekly, OHThe medical mart/convention center marriage is a no-brainer, huh? No need for competitive bidding? First of its kind!? A win-win?!?! All this and more is finally stinking up the place like the bullshit it always was. Sadly, it's too late. … …

THE Royal Mail has launched a limited edition set of stamps to highlight the future of endangered plants. More: continued here

More middle-class familes qualifying for food stampsLos Angeles Daily News, CACurrently, if a family has savings of more than $2000 they do not qualify for food stamps. But under a new state law going into effect July 1, but not expected to be fully implemented until Jan. 1, assets will not …