For the second time this summer, Congress is considering cutting future food stamp funding for poor people to pay for current programs – this time for an anti-obesity program favored by first lady Michelle Obama.
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USPS stamp to gonoring Harvey Milk?Windy City TimesTo see his likeness on a US stamp would do this country proud," said Russell Roybal, deputy executive director of external relations at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. "Harvey Milk's courage, commitment and perseverance continue to inspire and … More: continued here
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Scott Walker administration sues feds to allow food stamp drug testsMilwaukee Journal SentinelSherrie Tussler, executive director of the Hunger Task Force, said the federal law is clear that states cannot add extra rules when it comes to food stamp programs. "They're obviously spending taxpayer dollars on a political program," Tussler said ……
KDAL The Iconic Symbols of Halloween Debuted on Forever Stamps …ForexTV.comANOKA, Minn., Sept. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Let all ghosts and goblins beware. The U.S. Postal Service today kicked off the 2016 Halloween …GET THE GOURDS: Anoka picked for USPS unveiling | News …KDALall 2 news articles » More: continued here
Sale of local maker of tax stamps could lead to high-tech version to eliminate counterfeiting, smuggling Chicago loses an estimated $120 million a year — and the U.S. billions — on uncollected taxes on cigarettes. But that could change with the Sept. 2 sale of a little-known Illinois company that produces cigarette tax stamps that…
Costco Will Expand Food Stamp Program NationwideThe Consumerist (blog)As far as timelines, the company says at least half of the 410 US stores will start accepting the food stamps by Thanksgiving, and that they're focusing on … More: continued here
Eurogamer.net Much-needed FIFA 18 patch stamps out kick-off goals • Eurogamer.netEurogamer.netEA has issued an update for FIFA 18 that makes some much-needed improvements to the game. Chief among them is an attempt to rid the game of its problematic kick-off goals glitch. I've reported on this before – essentially, loads of players were scoring …and…