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A Finance Department official yesterday said the National Economic and Development Authority must review the unsolicited proposal of Switzerland-based Sicpa Product Security SA to enhance excise tax revenues from cigarettes. More: continued here

Some jobless aren't down and out enough to qualify for aidLos Angeles Times, CAA growing number of middle-class families reeling from layoffs find their unemployment benefits are too high for them to get food stamps, general relief and other assistance. By Molly Hennessy-Fiske Earlier this month Caroline Sabey crossed a threshold …

WOWK Ex-addict admits using food stamps to get drugsBeckley Register-Herald, WVBy Mannix Porterfield Welfare recipient Brian Caldwell acknowledged Wednesday he often swapped food stamps for drugs and suggested most on public assistance still engage in the shady practice. Caldwell appeared at a news conference with Delegate Craig …Former Drug Addicts Back …

Food Stamp Demand Continues To Rise In SW OhioWCPO, OHSo, the Amelia father of four is earning food stamps for his family by working 30 hours a week in the Clermont County Office of Adult, Child and Family Stability – the agency that processes food stamp applications. "To be given food …

The Associated Press States consider drug tests for welfare recipientsThe Associated PressLawmakers in at least eight states want recipients of food stamps, unemployment benefits or welfare to submit to random drug testing. The effort comes as more Americans turn to these safety nets to ride out the recession. Poverty and …

The Sun Sentinel answers your questions about the downturn every Wednesday in Your Money. More: continued here

In observance of Black History Month, the Woodford County Historical Society’s Feb. 26 program featu More: continued here

More Federal Money Promised For Oregon Food Stamp ProgramOPB News, ORThe Obama administration is sending an additional $190 million dollars to Oregon this spring for food stamps. In many ways, the money is a lifesaver. Patty Wentz is with the Oregon Department of Human Services. Patty Wentz: "Statewide, 1 in 7 …

Tampa man guilty of stealing $390000 in food stamp benefitsTampa Bay’s 10, FLTampa, Florida – A 34-year-old Tampa man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and food stamp fraud in connection with the federal food stamp program. Naushad Shahabuddin lives in Tampa but operated the Quick Check Food Mart at 701 …

Burke Dales kicked around the idea of signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. But when push came to shove, the veteran CFL punter elected to stick with the Calgary Stampeders. More: continued here