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The number of people receiving food stamps in Somerset County increases by about 100 each year, and officials say it has a lot to do with higher food prices. More: continued here

PARTY CONVENTIONSPress-Register – al.com, AL –4 hours agoAs such, the conventions are really nothing more than massive rubber stamps. In this case, the primary/caucus process has filtered the two major parties …Tax relief in AlabamaAnniston Star (subscription)all 2 news articles More: continued here

The tables of Woodridge Village Hall will be taken over by stamps, stamps and more stamps as members of the Sullivan County Philatelic Society display historical, presentational and international stamp collections professionally curated by the American… More: continued here

NYC mayor expands translations in city agenciesHouston Chronicle, United States –5 minutes agoFood stamps: In 2001, a federal judge approved a settlement through which the city agreed to make available Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic copies of … More: continued here

College students turn to food banksThe State, SC –2 minutes agoWhile a student at Columbia’s Benedict College, Capleton started a Facebook group called “I Ain’t Afraid to be on Food Stamps.” Some students seeking help … More: continued here

County stiffs the poorMilwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI –6 hours agoThe approach used by the government agencies involved appears to be that, whenever there is bureaucratic confusion over eligibility, food stamps and medical … More: continued here

As Rebates Run Their CourseNew York Times, United States –2 hours agoThe plan, for example, did not contain additional spending for food stamps or direct aid to states and local governments. The second one must include both. … More: continued here

Mark Twain liked to say that Wagner’s music isn’t nearly as bad as it sounds. And some Calgary Stampeders fans are wont to say that the loss to Winnipeg Thursday wasn’t as bad as it looked, either. It took a miracle catch to beat Calgary, right? More: continued here

For years, the small University District pantry has offered help to the working poor and single parents in this neighborhood of campus rentals. Now rising food prices are bringing another group: Struggling college students. More: continued here

It was hot. It was muggy. And, oh yes, it was ugly. But rest assured, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will take it. And suffice to say, there will be some work to be done at McMahon Stadium next week to avoid a repeat performance of a disastrous night at Canad Inn Stadiums. More: continued here