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The price of stamps hiked by a LincolnNogales International, AZ –7 minutes ago… about giving a penny or taking a penny at the local gas station checkout counter-because, just like gas prices, the price of postage stamps has gone up. … More: continued here

Police: Westchester merchants bought food stamps at discountLower Hudson Journal news, NY –1 hour agoBy Shawn Cohen Welfare recipients have been trading food stamps for cash, accepting about 70 cents on the dollar from several Westchester merchants who have … More: continued here

KUALA LUMPUR: St John Ambulance Malaysia will celebrate its 100th anniversary in style come May 22, with specially-issued first-day covers and commemorative stamps. More: continued here

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Human Services says more Illinoisans than ever are getting help from the government to buy food. Officials say the number of households getting food stamps has reached a record 592,390. That’s an increase of 3.7 over last year. More: continued here

Food stamp recipients struggle through the monthWTHI, IN –1 hour agoAP – May 16, 2008 2:04 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) – The cost of food is making it tougher for the poor in Chicago and around the country to make their food stamps…Texas gets federal OK to expand use of TIERSAustin American-StatesmanFood …

Harrogate student's winning stampsKnaresborough Today, UK –7 minutes agoThe new series of six stamps allows senders to tell their friends and family about their first kiss, best fancy dress themes, worst excuses and most … More: continued here

The U.S. Senate passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps on Thursday. It passed 81-15. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. More: continued here

A glance at the US food stamp programChicago Tribune, United States –1 hour agoBy AP 1939-1943: People buy orange stamps equal to their normal food expenses; for every dollar of orange stamps purchased, they receive an extra 50 cents … More: continued here

Harrogate student's winning stampsHarrogate Today, UK –10 minutes agoThe new series of six stamps allows senders to tell their friends and family about their first kiss, best fancy dress themes, worst excuses and most … More: continued here

Northern News Services (subscription) Postal worker stamps out fireNorthern News Services (subscription), Canada –2 hours agoYELLOWKNIFE – Michelle Robertson was delivering mail Tuesday morning on her regular route along Norseman Drive when she smelled smoke. … More: continued here