Emirates Post issues commemorative stamps

When word came last month that postal rates will go up effective May 12th, people ran out to get Forever stamps that remain valid regardless of raising rates. More: continued here

Can you enjoy steak on a tight budget?Janesville Gazette (blog)This reader complained about seeing a shopper buying steak with food stamps. The caller suggested that someone relying on food stamps shouldn't be taking advantage of this government assistance to buy such expensive meat. Other callers concurred. More: continued here

Holiday StampsThe MissourianChristmas stamps are now available at the Downtown Washington Post Office. Ten percent of every purchase stays in Washington. For more information, call 636-239-1743 or visit downtownwashmo.org. More: continued here

Kansas City Star Army goof-off gets stamp of approvalColumbia Daily TribuneMU Chancellor Emeritus Richard Wallace, second from right, Friday unveils a Beetle Bailey postage stamp in front of the Reynolds Alumni Center. …In Columbia, 'Beetle Bailey' stamps will be honored at MUKansas City Starall 30 news articles » More: continued here

Food Stamps / SNAP Ending Hoax: Government 'Food Stamp Program To Be …The Epoch TimesAn article titled "Government Food Stamp Program To Be Discontinued Effective March 2015" is nothing more than a hoax. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program won't be changed. In this July 9, 2009 file photo three combines … More: continued here

State officials recently closed a policy loophole that allowed the U.S.-born children of some undocumented immigrants to get food stamps while denying help to the children of some U.S. citizens. More: continued here