Record food-stamp use seenTulsa World, OKBy GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff Writer More Oklahomans are receiving food stamps than at any point in state history, state Department of Human Services officials say. More people have been added to the assistance program each month for about a year … More: continued here
Mrs. Obama: The military has bigger problems than families using …Across the Aisle, DCBut yet, they’re living back at home on food stamps. It’s, it’s not right. And it’s not where we should be as a nation. Of course, this is the sort of thing one would expect a First Lady to say, especially considering that,…
Economy cited in food stamp rise in Oklahoma: State sees an all …TMCnet17–The number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said Monday. A weakening economy that has brought job cuts is the main reason, Howard Hendrick told a House … More:…
Economy cited in food stamp rise in OklahomaNewsOK.com, OKBY MICHAEL MCNUTT The number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said Monday. A weakening economy that has brought job cuts is the main reason, Howard Hendrick … More: continued here
Food stamp benefits to increase in AprilOmaha World-Herald, NELINCOLN – Nebraska officials say food stamp benefits will increase next month with the infusion of money from the federal stimulus package. Households eligible for food stamps will see a 13.6 percent increase in their maximum benefit. … More: continued here
Computer Glitch Lists Food Stamp Recipients As FelonsWMTW.com, MEAUGUSTA, Maine — State officials said about 250 people who were scheduled to receive food stamps may get a notice in error that says they have been denied benefits. The letter, known as a "Notice of Decision," states that the recipient is ineligible … More: continued here
Nebraskans to see boost in food stamp benefitsKPTM-TV, NE(AP) – Nebraska officials say food stamp benefits will increase next month with the infusion of money from the federal stimulus package. Households eligible for food stamps will see a 13.6% increase in their maximum benefit. A three-person family, … More: continued here
Forgery accused stole rationing office's rubber stamp'Times of India, IndiaPUNE: The crime branch, Pune, on Monday said two suspects recently arrested for allegedly forging documents to stand as surety for various accused seeking bail had stolen rubber stamps from a rationing office, a talathi's office and the ordnance … More: continued here
Number of food stamp recipients peaks in Feb.kjrh.com, OKOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The head of Oklahoma's Department of Human Services says the number of state residents receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month. Howard Hendrick cited the weakening state economy and resulting job cuts in a meeting … More: continued here
The Warren County Commissioners are scheduled to discuss an unusual topic Tuesday morning: well-off people collecting food stamps. More: continued here