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Food stamp delays tackledDenver Post, CO – Allison SherryBy Allison Sherry State officials have inked a $44 million contract to rehabilitate and maintain the computer system that manages welfare and food-stamp benefits, as counties beg for help and support in processing a deluge of new applicants. … More: continued here

Australian Government embarassed as 'inverted' Frankie stamp goes …The Right Perspective, NYAustralian Government and Australia Post officials are reportedly seething at news of a security lapse that's resulted in the disappearance of a special edition stamp. The stamp was commissioned after massive public outcries by philatelic enthusiasts … More: continued here

Richmond Times Dispatch Stamp prices rise MondayLos Angeles Times, CATime to stock up on those value-holding Forever Stamps: The US Postal Service is increasing the price of a first-class stamp to 44 cents from 42 cents Monday. So each Forever Stamp you buy today for 42 cents will be worth 44 …

The stars of American’s favorite cartoon sitcom, now in its 20th season, get their own postage stamps. Ivy Postmaster Denise Thompson previews the new “ Simpsons ” stamps with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, but refuses to sell them until they officially go on sale May 7. And they’ll …

Local food stamp applications see big jumpBurlington Times News, NCFood stamp applications in Alamance County jumped 30 percent through the first three months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, figures from the Department of Social Services show. The county received 2155 applications through March 31, … More: continued …

Have you purchased your extra “Forever” stamps in order to save the two-cent increase on first-class mail, which will become effective on Monday, May 11? You have until that day to take advantage of the savings by purchasing the now-familiar liberty bell stamp which can be used “forever” for that …

Stamps Of ApprovalWillamette Week, ORThe US Postal Service will release a series of stamps this week to make the 20-year-old Simpsons the only TV show to be featured as the sole subject of a stamp set while still in primetime production. “This is the biggest and most adhesive honor The … …

Find out if you benefit from new food stamp rulesUtica Observer Dispatch, NYCatholic Charities of Herkimer County today encouraged those in need to consider applying for food stamps if they have not already. A press release issued by the organization said new rules have made it easier to apply and increased …

MCCRORY STAMPS FIRST TICKET TO 2A STATE FINALPine Bluff Commercial, AR – Troy Schulte, Troy SchulteBy Troy Schulte/OF THE COMMERCIAL STAFF Though coming off a first-round exit in a regional tournament last season, McCrory baseball coach Glen Campbell thought from the beginning of this season his team had the opportunity to be exactly where …

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