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The head of Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services said the number of state residents receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month. More: continued here

Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps…NORML Daily Audio Stash, DCThe penalty for the use of marijuana is up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $100. Possession of marijuana in any amount is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2000, unless the possession…

During these economic struggles putting food on the table is difficult. Effective October 1, 2008 the government food stamp program was re-named to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Find out about applying for SNAP benefits. More: continued here

Record number of Oklahomans receiving food stampsTulsa World, OKBy MICHAEL MCNUTT NewsOK.com Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said today. A weakening state economy that has resulted in job cuts is the main reason, … More: continued here

BusinessWorld Online Cigarette stamp project attracts firmsBusinessWorld Online, PhilippinesTHREE PARTIES have expressed interest to bid for the contract that involves the placement of revenue stamps on cigarette packs to ensure that these have paid the appropriate taxes, Finance Usec. Gil S. Beltran said. GOVERNMENT still seeking the best … More: continued here

Associated Press – March 16, 2009 4:15 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The head of Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services says the number of state residents receiving food stamps reached an… More: continued here

DHS director tells lawmakers number of Oklahoma food stamp…KFOR, OKBy AP OKLAHOMA 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 … More: continued here

Many college students facing a tough economy and rising tuition costs are not aware they have the option to turn to food stamps to relieve some of their financial burdens, officials said. More: continued here

County officials outraged by food stamp requirementsMiddletown Journal, OHBy Ryan Cook LEBANON — Warren County administrators are outraged by changes made last year in food stamp eligibility requirements, and they plan to take action. The county commissioners meet at 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 17, and Commissioner Dave Young …Should well-off jobless get food stamps?Cincinnati.comall 2 news…

Polar protection stamps aimed at raising climate change awarenessThe Daily Yomiuri, JapanJapan Post Service Co., a part of Japan Post Holdings Co., plans to sell "polar protection stamps" in collaboration with postal services in 42 countries and territories on June 30. The unprecedented collaboration in protecting the polar regions and … More: continued here