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Xinhua 2009 World Stamp Exhibition opens in central China cityXinhua, ChinaLUOYANG, April 10 (Xinhua) — "The exhibition shows that stamps are really an international hobby," said H. James Maxwell, president of China Stamp Society from the US at the newly opened2009 World Stamp Exhibition in central China's Luoyang City …China holds …

Lawsuit aimed at 'drug stamp' lawWDAM-TV, MSThe 1990 law is 1 of several "drug stamp" laws in the nation. The laws provide more penalties for drug dealing, and opportunities to charge dealers for evading taxes. But 28-year-old Todd Matherne of Chauvin (SHOH'-van) says in a lawsuit that nobody …Drug dealer fights …

The Simpsons have got it licked – the TV cartoon family feature on a new set of US stamps. More: continued here

A former Missouri Department of Social Services employee admitted taking bribes to approve food stamps for unqualified people, prosecutors said Friday. More: continued here

Are food stamps taxable? How about unemployment benefits?Orlando Sentinel, FLBy Harriet Johnson Brackey | South Florida Sun-Sentinel For 2009 only, you can exclude from your income up to $2400 of unemployment benefits, says Bob D. Scharin, senior tax analyst with the tax and accounting business of Thomson Reuters. … More: continued …

WASHINGTON (AP) –The increased use of ethanol could cost the government up to $900 million for food stamps and child nutrition programs, a congressional report says. More: continued here

Two charged with food stamp fraudWTOC, GABy WTOC staff SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – The US attorney for the southern district of Georgia says two people have been indicted on charges of food stamp fraud after officials say the suspects tried to get thousands of dollars in food stamp benefits. … More: …

New York Daily News Octomom Closing in on Food Stamps, Reality ShowThe Hollywood Gossip, MassachusettsAlready accused of bogarting Angelina Jolie's lips and Kim Kardashian's style, Nadya Suleman is now determined to sponge off society as a whole. But at least we'll be able to watch it all unfold, as a deal …

Food stamp requests soar in St. Johns CountyPonte Vedra Recorder, FLRequests for food stamps have increased dramatically in St. Johns County, and the rate of increase here is triple the rate statewide. Numbers from the Department of Children and Families show that since the start of the Department of Children and …

Flood of food stamp applications slows state's conversion to new …Dallas Morning News, TXBy ROBERT T. GARRETT / The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN – State social services officials, buffeted by a recession-driven surge in food stamp applications, have postponed further expansion of a troubled software system for handling requests for public …