Food stamps at pot shops banned under bill

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House plans to vote today on a bill that cuts food stamps by nearly $40 billion over 10 years, a move that would eliminate benefits for 40,000 Minnesotans. More: continued here

Crowded grocery stores and food stampsKTVBWhen it made the change, the Department of Health and Welfare says a lot was happening: Necessary changes to how benefits were technically issued, a declining economy, impending budget cuts, and more and more people needing food stamps. More: continued here

Scott Coe is back in the CFL and even he can’t believe where he is going: Edmonton. “I haven’t dyed my hair yet — I’ll probably just leave it,” the former Stamps linebacker told the Sun last night. More: continued here

Pack an extra penny: Stamps up todayIndianapolis Star, United States –16 minutes agoForever stamps that sold for 41 cents can be used after today's rate increase without any additional postage. Unlike the current Forever stamps, … More: continued here

Fort Myers Beach Observer Cash stamps arriving WednesdayTimesonline.comThe limited edition "Forever" stamp features an image of Cash captured during a 1963 photo session. The stamp is part of the U.S. Postal Service's Music Icon series, which also includes stamps honoring Lydia Mendoza (available now) and Ray Charles (to …New stamp honors W.Va.Parkersburg NewsUSPS celebrates the…

Police: 2 Suspects Kidnap Woman, Steal Her Electronic Food Stamps CardMyFox PhiladelphiaPolice in Camden say they are searching for two suspects who kidnapped a 32-year-old woman early Thursday morning, drove her to a remote area and then stole her electronic food stamps card. According to Camden Police, the incident happened at 6 a.m. …and more »…