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Gulf lighthouses honoredBiloxi Sun Herald,  USA –1 minute agoThis will be a continuation of a popular series of lighthouse stamps by artist Howard Koslow. Each stamp will feature an original acrylic painting by Koslow … More: continued here

Welfare Requests Up In NHWMUR, NH –4 hours agoPeople applying for food stamps, Medicaid and financial assistance will no longer have to wait in line at state district offices but will instead get an … More: continued here

NJ.com Govs Seek A 'Bridge,' Not A BailoutNew York Daily News, NY –3 hours ago… the governors are seeking, which includes an increase in funding over the next two years for food stamps, Medicaid TANF, child care and education. …Governors push $1 trillion stimulus package for statesBoston GlobePatrick, govs call for $250B …

Postal Service Previews 2009 StampsIndiana’s NewsCenter, IN –4 minutes agoBy Scott Sarvay FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) – Forty-two cents has never looked so good after today's revealing of the new 2009 stamps. … More: continued here

SPRINGFIELD — A tough economy meant more Illinoisans looked to the state last year for help getting basic needs such as food, numbers show. More: continued here

In tough times, food stamps use has risen in IllinoisBloomington Pantagraph,  USA –1 hour agoElectronic Link cards are used to administer food stamps. For example, in November 2008, 1.37 million people were enrolled. That's nearly 100000 more people … More: continued here

Food Stamp ProgramPoliticker VT, VT –24 minutes ago1 expansion of food stamp eligibility, Gov. Jim Douglas also today announced the new name. “3Squares VT is more than just a renamed Food Stamp Program. … More: continued here

As the number of South Dakotans out of work increases, so does the number of people on food stamps. Observers and people using the benefit say it’s a result of the difficult economic times hitting the state. More: continued here

New Hampshire public assistance offices have been so busy lately, they’re changing the way they do business. People applying for food stamps, Medicaid and financial assistance will no longer have to wait in line at state district offices, but will instead get an appointment. More: continued here

It’s a sign that the economy is hitting more and more New Yorkers hard. More are using food stamps than ever before, and now emergency help is on the way to help put food on the table. More: continued here