Esks, Stamps ready to clash (Slam! Sports)

No Drug Tests For Food Stamp Recipients, Feds Tell GeorgiaHuffington PostWASHINGTON — The federal government has put the state of Georgia on formal notice that it can't make poor people take drug tests when they apply for food stamps. In April, Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signed a law requiring the state to test any food…

Pennsylvania eliminating asset test for food stampsGoErie.comUnder the test, households of people age 59 and younger with assets above $5,500 lost their eligibility to receive food stamps. Households with disabled people or those age 60 and older were limited to assets of $9,000 in order to receive food stamps.and more » More: continued here

Begich asks Salazar to review duck-stamp requirement for subsistence huntersTundra DrumsSalazar, Begich says the duck stamp requirement is too costly, overly burdensome for hunters and enforcement officers, and is contrary to subsistence uses, … More: continued here

Stamps see lesson in 'Riders' loss to BCCalgary Herald,  Canada –4 minutes agoThat's despite the Stamps having swept all three regular-season games from the Leos this year. "The fact that we have had some success over the BC Lions, … More: continued here

It'll cost how much to post a letter?The AgeThe cost of postage stamps is expected to double to $1.50, and could rise as high as $2 within three years, under a two-tiered pricing system being considered by the Abbott government. But Fairfax Media understands the government has stalled on plans …and more » More: continued here

Boston Herald Dions: He collected stamps, she quiltedThe Union LeaderHe sold them at the small North Salem post office that he ran for 24 years before retiring in 2003. He collected them, apparently dedicating a room in his split-level home to his collection. And the 70-year-old took part-time jobs and weekend trips …Family frantically tries…