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Welfare reform bill could force 30000 off food stampsThe Missouri TimesWhen a welfare reform bill was passed in Congress in the mid-1990s, it called for a three month window within three years on food stamp payments for childless adults, with the ability for states to provide exceptions to that stipulation …

Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews Anoka chosen to help unveil USPS' new Halloween stampsRick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNewsThe United States Postal Service has Halloween-themed stamps for the first time this year, and they have chosen Anoka to host the unveiling celebration. The “First Day of Issue” event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, …

Man charged with trafficking food stampsTheadanewsA man was charged with a felony Monday after he allegedly used a government food stamp card which belonged to a man serving time in prison. Charged in Pontotoc County District Court was Nicholas Gregoire, 41, of Coalgate. According to a probable … More: continued here

Amendments drag down once-supported bill to end ban on food stamps for some drug offendersOmaha World-HeraldThe food stamp issue joined the bill as an amendment during first-round consideration. It would have ended a lifetime ban on receiving food stamps for those convicted of dealing drugs or those convicted of three …

NET Website Lawyers for juveniles, food stamps for felons, anti-discrimination protections for LGBTs discussed in LegislatureNET WebsiteJuveniles facing court dates would automatically get lawyers, but only in the state's largest counties, under a proposal advancing in the Nebraska Legislature. Meanwhile, a proposal to allow people convicted of drug felonies to …

Wisconsin Democrats criticize Walker over food stampsWMTVMILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin's congressional Democrats are calling on Gov. Scott Walker to reverse his decision and accept a federal food stamp waiver, saying it would restore aid to thousands. In a letter Tuesday, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Reps.and more » More: continued here

Stamps of approvalOmaha World-HeraldThe phenomenon of the postage stamp as a vehicle for honoring people and events is a longstanding tradition. There is no surer sign of having entered the history books than being awarded a dedicated postage stamp. A presentation titled “U.S. Stamps…and more » More: continued here

BET Man tries to buy BMW with food stamps, steals it insteadAL.comAuthorities in Florida have arrested a man they say stole a BMW after trying to buy it with a food stamp debit card. The Martin County Sheriff's Office tells news outlets in a statement that 36-year-old Nicholas Jackson was …

Lincoln Journal Star Food stamps allowance for convicted drug offenders dies with filibusterLincoln Journal StarMorfeld had made the argument that benefits such as food stamps are critical for people getting out of prison and trying to keep from going back in. If a parolee can't get a job and can't …

Green Bay Press Gazette Democrats criticize Walker over food stampsGreen Bay Press GazetteMILWAUKEE – Wisconsin's congressional Democrats are calling on Gov. Scott Walker to reverse his decision and accept a federal food stamp waiver, saying it would restore aid to thousands. In a letter Tuesday, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. …