Fact check: Food Stamp debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say food stamps serve too many Americans and the almost $80 billion-a-year program needs to be slimmed down.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say food stamps serve too many Americans and the almost $80 billion-a-year program needs to be slimmed down.
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Millionaire killer's 1-cent stamp may fetch record $20MTribune-ReviewSotheby's New York will auction the world's rarest stamp, the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta, on June 17, 2014, as part of the John E. du Pont estate. A convicted murderer, du Pont died in the state prison in Somerset. The stamp is expected to sell … More: continued…
ThinkProgress Scott Walker directly appeals to Trump to let him drug test people who need food stampsThinkProgressScott Walker (R), who campaigned for President-elect Donald Trump during his presidential run, has sent his ally a public letter asking him to pave the way for drug testing food stamps recipients before Trump has even assumed office. “We…
Idaho unveils its new postage stampKBCI CBS 2, ID –2 hours agoThe stamp ceremony will be held at the Idaho Historical Museum. "With the release of these impressive stamps we pay homage to the majesty of our state’s … More: continued here
Democrats controlling Congress are looking at tax rebates, extended unemployment benefits and more food stamps to stimulate the sagging economy. But even as momentum builds behind those ideas _ with President Bush increasingly open to proposing a stimulus package later this month _ the effort is fraught with election-year risks for both Democrats and Republicans….
Post offices begin phasing out stamp machinesLake Sun Leader (subscription), MO –3 hours agoBy Brian Fleagle/Lake Sun LAKE OF THE OZARKS – Stamp vending machines will be phased out of post offices nationwide over the next four years. … More: continued here
The Daily Cardinal Groundbreaking proposal would make UW-Madison dining halls food stamp accessibleThe Daily CardinalDirector of University Housing Jeff Novak and Associate Dining Director Julie Luke are spearheading a plan, which, if approved by the state government, would allow eligible students to use food stamps to pay for meals in UW-Madison's dining halls.ASM votes to…