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South Bend Tribune Legislative committee proposes lifting the ban on food stamps to those convicted of drug crimesSouth Bend TribuneFor seven years Cheryl Ashe has been pleading with the Indiana General Assembly to let people with drug convictions receive food stamps. The South Bend woman, who volunteers her time to …

Colorado flunks in food stamp access, report saysThe Denver PostJust more than half of Coloradans eligible for food stamps are receiving the assistance, placing Colorado near the bottom of states in the ability to get food to the needy. Colorado ranks 46th in the nation in the latest food stamp …

The Coloradoan Colorado ranks 46th in nation for getting food stamps to the needyCanon City Daily RecordJust more than half of Coloradans eligible for food stamps are receiving the assistance, placing Colorado near the bottom of states in the ability to get food to the needy. Colorado ranks 46th in …

Why bill to ban Food Stamps?Foster’s Daily DemocratTo the Editor: Representative Don Leeman, a Republican representing wards 2 and 3 in Rochester, has filed House Bill 1425, which would effectively ban food stamps from being used anywhere except convenience stores, and then only for purchasing milk at … More: continued here

Beautiful Flowers Decorate Forever StampsEconoTimesATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2016 — The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of beautiful floral-themed stamps by dedicating the Botanical Art Forever stamps featuring vintage illustrations taken from 19th- and early 20th-century plant and seed catalogs.and more » More: continued here

The Coloradoan Colorado ranks 46th in nation for getting food stamps to the needyThe Denver PostJust more than half of Coloradans eligible for food stamps are receiving the assistance, placing Colorado near the bottom of states in the ability to get food to the needy. Colorado ranks 46th in the …

Camels on stamps of the classic era fun to collectLinn’s Stamp NewsThe dromedary camel made its first appearance on postage stamps in 1893. Two triangular stamps of Obock, a 2-franc bronze green and a larger 5fr red (Scott 44A and 45), feature the same basic design generally called “Camel and …

Visit Spain via Costumes, Coats of Arms seriesLinn’s Stamp NewsFrom 1967 through 1971, Spain issued stamps showing regional national costumes. Spain is divided into 17 regions: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y Leon, Catalonia, … More: continued here

Report: Food stamp process could improve in Weld CountyGreeley TribuneIn a report released Wednesday by Hunger Free Colorado, the group compared county and state data to national averages for enrollment, processing and economic activity of food stamps. Weld accounts for about 6 percent of those enrolled in the … More: continued …

Job requirements to receive food stamps challengedAlbuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A nonprofit is accusing the New Mexico Human Services Department of imposing illegally harsh rules on food stamp recipients earlier this month and has asked a federal judge to halt them, saying they violate an ongoing consent … More: continued here