INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Critics of the privatization of Indiana’s welfare system say it already has cost the state $100 million in lost economic activity in just the portion of the state where benefits have been automated. More: Local News The Indiana Home Care Task Force also says participation …
Read More »Kaine announces increase in food stamp benefits (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
People on food stamps will see an increase of more than 13% beginning April 1. Governor Tim Kaine announced Monday morning the increase is the result of money received from the federal stimulus plan. More: continued here
Read More »Va. governor pushes extended unemployment benefits (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Monday asked lawmakers to approve enhanced and extended benefits for jobless Virginians, longer health insurance coverage for laid-off workers and beefed up food stamps benefits, all tied to federal stimulus cash. More: continued here
Read More »Stamp Marks 150th Anniversary Of Irish Times – Hell Mail
Stamp Marks 150th Anniversary Of Irish TimesHell Mail, UKA new stamp marking the 150th anniversary of The Irish Times has been issued by An Post. The diamond shaped 55c stamp, designed by Richard Chaney and featuring the famous Irish Times clock which now adorns the entrance to the newspaper’s new premises …
Read More »Clinton, Eureka would lose Human Services offices under Quinn plan (The Pantagraph)
NEW 4 p.m. SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to close 17 Department of Human Services offices across central and southern Illinois would mean longer drives for people who need services such as food stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Online Photo Stamps ? Print Stamps from Your Home – Reporte 15 Minutos
Online Photo Stamps ? Print Stamps from Your HomeReporte 15 Minutos, ArgentinaThe United States Postal Service has come up with a system which allows people to print their own postage stamps in the comfort of their own home! This is the perfect solution for those people that have hectic lives! You …
Read More »Virginia food stamp benefits to increase April 1st – WSLS.com
Virginia food stamp benefits to increase April 1stWSLS.com, VAGovernor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that beginning April 1, Food Stamp benefits will increase 13.6 percent as a result of increased federal funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For example, the maximum monthly allotment … More: continued here
Read More »Delaware duck, junior duck and trout stamps to be chosen April 18 – The News Journal
Delaware duck, junior duck and trout stamps to be chosen April 18The News Journal, DEWildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, birdwatchers and wetland conservationists will gather beginning at 9 am April 18 at the Delaware Ducks Unlimited Greenwings’ Event at Owens Station in Greenwood for the judging of …
Read More »Kentucky food stamps get stimulated – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Kentucky food stamps get stimulatedExaminer.comKentucky food stamp recipients will see a 13.6 percent increase in their monthly benefits starting next month. The influx of food stamp funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), also known as the federal stimulus …NH increases food stamp …
Read More »Stamp and Coin Show – Nebraska City News Press
Stamp and Coin ShowNebraska City News Press, NEThe South East Nebraska Stamp and Coin club is presenting the club's first annual stamp, coin, tokens, and collectibles show, named SENPEX '09, this Saturday, April 4, at the Nemaha County 4-H building. The show will be open to the public from 9:00 AM …
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