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Krueger on Food Stamp AccessGotham Gazette, NYUnder the old rule, healthy people with no dependents were limited to three months’ worth of food stamps in a three year span. The New York Times reported this week that Bloomberg administration officials insisted they are “not obligated to extend … More: continued here

Tarrant County sees increase in applications for food stampsFort Worth Star Telegram, TXBy DIANE SMITH Rachel Conley, 50, applies for food stamps after being recently laid off. Health and Human Services offices in the region have seen a 12 percent increase in December and January. ST/Joyce Marshall FORT WORTH — Rachel …

Aid Staff Nearing 'Breaking Point'Washington Post, United StatesAs in localities across Virginia, Spicer said, the need for everything from food stamps to Medicaid is on the rise. "All my colleagues across the state are saying the same thing," he said. "Everything related to benefit assistance is going up. … More: continued …

Food stamp demand surges as economic crisis deepensThe Boston – Bay State Banner, MA –5 hours ago“There was a time that people were hesitant to apply for food stamps,” Dickerson said. “But now the economy is so bad that people are more willing to look … More: continued here

History puts its stamp on machinesOak Hill Gazette, TX –6 minutes agoStamp machines are gone from the Oak Hill Post Office. They are being yanked out of post offices all over the country, and are headed for extinction – soon … More: continued here

Action: Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee members, contact infoTampabay.com, FL –5 minutes agoBy Suzanne Palmer, Times Staff Writer Q: I've been unable to get any information about the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. I've tried the post office, … More: continued here

Trinity Family Worship, 500 E Poplar, in Fort Gibson, presents a special “Concert of Praise” with former Elvis Presley backup singer, and former member of The Stamps Quartet, Donnie Sumner, at 11 a.m. March 8. More: continued here

Washington Times Your letters Feb. 18, 2009St. Joseph News-Press, MO –2 hours agoJust last year, the Postal Service introduced the “Forever” stamp so that our customers could avoid waiting to purchase first-class stamps after a price …Online stamps to be available in OctoberKorea Herald (subscription)Stamp costs on the rise; Postal Service to …

S Korea considers food stamp program to boost economyXinhua, China –45 minutes ago18 (Xinhua) — The South Korean government is considering issuing coupons or food stamps to better support low-income households and boost the economy, …Korea to Introduce Food Stamp ProgramKorea TimesMinister considers food stamps to boost consumptionKorea Herald (subscription)S. Korea expands …

A provision in President Obama?s stimulus package, extending food stamp benefits for able-bodied adults, has revived a dispute in New York City between Mayor Bloomberg and advocates for the poor. More: continued here