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Scoot: Work for food stamps?WWL First NewsThe Louisiana Legislature is considering a bill that would require able-bodied unemployed individuals to work or perform 20 hours of community service to qualify for food stamps benefits. Under federal law, the requirement for food stamp benefits is … More: continued here

European Court rubber-stamps police murder of Jean Charles de MenezesWorld Socialist Web SiteThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled in defence of the police officers who killed Jean Charles de Menezes in 2005. In doing so, the ECHR has endorsed the state murder of de Menezes, a 27-year-old Brazilian …

The Indian Express Uttar Pradesh cabinet clears way for projects: Govt stamps party name on expresswayThe Indian ExpressUttar Pradesh cabinet clears way for projects: Govt stamps party name on expressway. The proposal to engage private players to check vehicle certification and also to establish inspection centre on the PPP has …

BizPac Review Cubans given 'free' cash, food stamps, and Medicaid upon arrival in USBizPac ReviewCubans entering the country through the US southern border are reportedly treated like residents of the country the minute they get here. In research by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), Cubans arriving in the country …

Capitol Views: Committees move bills targeting abortions, food stampsGreater Baton Rouge Business ReportWith representatives and senators meeting in 10 different standing committees, this morning's workload at the Louisiana State Capitol was as busy as it was varied. Bills were advanced to the House and Senate floors that address abortions, food …

NOLA.com Louisiana work requirements for food stamps debated; should there be any exceptions?NOLA.comLegislators passed a bill out of committee Wednesday (March 30) aimed at giving the Legislature authority to decide whether the state can waive work requirements for receiving food stamps. The bill is a reaction to former Gov. Bobby …

PinkNews Sweden's stamps are turning rainbow to celebrate PridePinkNewsPer Ljungberg of PostNord Sweden said: “By issuing a stamp with the Pride Flag, we want to emphasise the equal value of all people and the strength represented by people's unique qualities and differences. “To the best of our knowledge, this is …

AlterNet The New Right-Wing War on Food StampsAlterNetOur worst period started in late 2013, when a temporary nationwide increase in food-stamp benefits, implemented as part of the 2009 Recovery Act, came to an end. At the same time, now that my daughter was over the age of six, I was …

Stamps.com: Another EPS Beat, Is There More Ahead?Seeking AlphaShareholders of Stamps.com were treated to an upside surprise in the financial report for the quarter ending December 2015, as both sales and earnings topped expectations. Management also delivered guidance for the year 2016 above prevailing estimates … More: continued here

The New Times Two arrested over tax stamps forgeryThe New TimesTwo people, including a woman suspected of forging Rwanda Revenue Authority tax stamps, have been arrested. The duo includes a woman who owns a shop that sells alcohol in Remera, Kigali, and her brother who works with her. Grace Uwizeye …