Claybrooks back with Stamps

By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday threatened to veto a Republican-written bill nearing a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives that would cut food stamps for the poor by $40 billion over a decade and end benefits for an estimated 4 million people. Representatives are likely to vote on…

Want government assistance? Just say no to drugs. Lawmakers in at least eight states want recipients of food stamps, unemployment benefits or welfare to submit to random drug testing. More: continued here

Bakersfield Californian Inside Look: Stamp and copy shop survives competitionBakersfield CalifornianThe Hutchison's own San Joaquin Rubber Stamp& Copy and have managed to stay in business despite competition from big name stores such as Kinko's and UPS. … More: continued here

KOAT Albuquerque NM eyes additional requirements for food stamps | New Mexico News – KOAT …KOAT AlbuquerqueA new state proposal would require New Mexicans who get food stamps to work for them. In a state that leads the nation in child hunger, some fear the changes would have a devastating effect on some families. "Ultimately…

Wal-Mart Pulls Potentially Racist Comic Book from StoresTheCelebrityCafe.com, NY –Jul 10, 2008Three years ago, Memin Penguin sparked controversy when a collection of stamps featuring the character were released in Mexico. The stamps were discontinued … More: continued here

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Calgary Stampeders are teaming up with the Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer. More: continued here