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San Diego Union Tribune Stimulus money raises food stamp benefit 13.6 percent in AprilLake County News, CASACRAMENTO – John Wagner, director of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), announced earlier this month that participants in California’s Food Stamp Program will receive a 13.6 percent increase in their monthly benefits beginning …

Borneo Bulletin 25000-stamp collection challenge roadshow at Berakas CampBorneo Bulletin, Brunei DarussalamBy Mohammad Abdullah In order to gain headway into the 25000-stamp collection challenge, the Postal Services Department yesterday held a road show to promote the challenge at Dewan Pahlawan, Berakas Garisson. The aims of the roadshow were to give a …

Food stamp caseloads on the rise in Central TexasNews 8 Austin, TXThe number of people applying for food stamps is on the rise in Central Texas. The downturn in the economy has meant a downturn in shifts at work for Norma F. Rodriguez and her daughter, who share the same economic …

BJ's expands food stamp payment optionsThe Associated Press(AP) — BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. said Tuesday it will allow its club members to use electronic food stamps to pay for items at all of its clubs. The membership wholesale club previously allowed use of food stamps at 30 of its clubs. …

Fresh charges against six in stamp-paper scandalExpressindia.com, IndiaPune Charges were framed afresh against five suspended policemen and a Nashik security press official in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam in a MCOCA court on Monday, under different sections of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act … More: continued here

In this Feb. 21, 2007 photo provided by the U.S. Postal Service, “Forever” postage stamps are printed at Ashton Potter in Williamsville, N.Y. (Daniel Afzal/U.S. Postal Service/AP) More: continued here

Skimming along the silent springs of Wayne County, the elusive rainbow trout creeps within dark pools, as the angler eyes the spot, awaiting the bend of the rod and the thrill that follows. More: continued here

The price of a first-class stamp is set to jump again next month, meaning you might want to stock up on Forever stamps now. On May 11, a first-class stamp will go up by 2 cents to 44 cents. Other rates are set to rise as well. More: continued here

Food stamps and child nutrition programs are expected to cost up to $900 million more this year because of increased ethanol use. More: continued here

CLEVELAND — The 51-year-old store owner accused of pocketing $339,000 over four years by trafficking in food stamps failed to appear in court this morning. Taufig Abdalla, 51, of Cleveland, missed his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. A… More: continued here