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Sydney Morning Herald French President Nicolas Sarkozy is finding time in his hectic …BBC News, UKGovernor Schwarzenegger has also given the French president additions to his stamp collection – a blue leather album with the governor's seal on the cover and two framed first-day-issue envelopes with Californian stamps. …Queen Elizabeth's Sarkozy …

Stamp prices to rise May 11North Bergen Reporter, NJFirst-class stamps are going up from 42 cents to 44 cents on May 11. But if you buy "Forever Stamps" (pictured) at the current rate, they'll be good…forever! (Supposedly.) The post office says: "Customers can continue to mail letters at today’s price … …

‘Frog Lady’ is the first female president of stamp clubBurlingtonFreePress.com, VTIn a new turn of events, Rappaport, 52, was named the first female president of the Chittenden County Stamp Club in January. “I have been collecting frogs and stamps since I was five years old,” Rappaport said. “I have been a …

Officials: Wait to receive food stamps shrinksDetNews.com, MILANSING — The delay time for getting food stamps in Michigan is getting shorter, even as the caseload continues to climb to record heights, state officials say. The number of new food stamp applications shot up by nearly 20000 from December 2007 to … …

Mayor Michael Bloomberg?s food-relief policy makes little sense, and, by limiting eligibility, the city reduces the amount of money it receives from Washington. More: continued here

LANSING — The delay time for getting food stamps in Michigan is getting shorter, even as the caseload continues to climb to record heights, state officials say. More: continued here

Food Stamps in Hard TimesNew York Times, United StatesIn seeking an instant jolt to the economy, almost nothing beats food stamps. Hungry people who get federal food aid don’t horde it. They don’t put vouchers under the mattress. They rush out and spend their share at the corner grocery or deli …

Cost of stamps going up two centsCharlton County Herald, GAThe price of a first-class mail stamp will rise two cents May 11, sending the cost to post a one-ounce letter up to 44 cents. Rising operational costs are the reason for the adjustment, say United States Postal Service officials. …Cuts for …

The state’s Department of Human Services says it’s making it easier for Rhode Islanders to get food stamps. More: continued here

Ghaziabad, Feb 23 : The police Tuesday said they have recovered rubber stamps of government officials and principals of several colleges from two engineering students here who allegedly used to sell fake degree certificates for massive amounts. More: continued here