NOLA.com No work, no food stamps. Should Legislature decide?NOLA.comThe Louisiana Legislature is debating whether lawmakers should have to sign off on a governor's decision to allow unemployed people to qualify for food stamps without working. The vote Thursday (April 14) exposed the two views in play: Those who are …and more » More: continued here
Mirror.co.uk Thug stamps on pregnant ewe's belly when gang break into farm to attack animalsMirror.co.ukPolice are hunting a gang of heartless thugs who were caught on CCTV breaking into a farm and rugby tackling a heavily pregnant ewe before stamping on her belly. The four yobs also threw bricks and stones at calves, some just…
Madison.com Washington Post: Cheap stamps come with a high priceMadison.comWe usually do not complain when a commonly used consumer item gets cheaper, but first-class postage presents a bit of a special case. The sudden 2-cent drop in price, from 49 cents to 47 cents, makes a mockery of the "Forever" label on the stamps many …OPINION:…
Technique Scholars funded by StampsTechniqueStamps Leadership Scholars are the top 10–12 students in the President's Scholar Program, and their scholarship includes full funding for cost of attendance for four years, a laptop, a non-profit internship, research opportunities and various … More: continued here
WDSU New Orleans House seeks decision-making in work mandate for food stampsWDSU New OrleansJay Morris, a Monroe Republican, that would require legislative approval to seek a federal waiver of the work requirements for able-bodied, childless adults who receive food stamps. Supporters of Morris' bill say they want to encourage people to work …and more » More:…
HR Harmer auction offers US and worldwide stamps | Linns.comLinn’s Stamp NewsThe auction offers United States, British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps and postal history, collections, and accumulations. The sale begins on Thursday morning with some 100 or so lots of U.S. proofs and essays in singles and sets, including a … More: continued here
Stamps signs with Piedmont CollegeMorgan County CitizenMorgan County's senior soccer star, Anslyn Stamps, has signed an academic scholarship to play for the Lions next year. Piedmont is a member of Conference USA South and competes in Division-III in college athletics. The talented scorer was recruited as … More: continued here
The Advocate 'Not harsh … not mean-spirited': Louisiana lawmakers want control over food stamps' work requirementsThe AdvocateThey also can perform weekly community service to meet the work requirement. Food stamp benefits average about $194 a month in Louisiana, but SNAP is federally funded, so no state money is directly tied to the waiver. Former Gov….
Post: The high price of suddenly cheaper stampsThe SouthernThe sudden 2-cent drop in price, from 49 cents to 47 cents, on Sunday makes a mockery of the "Forever" label on the stamps many people bought at the higher price, thinking their indefinite validity would hedge against future price hikes. Little did …and more » More: continued…
The Advocate Lawmakers seek control over food stamps' work requirementsThe Advocate… unemployed, able-bodied adults without dependents would have to seek workforce training or lose their benefits after three months. They can also perform weekly community service to meet the work requirement. Food stamp benefits average about $194 a …House seeks decision-making in work mandate for food…