For Many, Food Stamps Alone Aren’t Enough

Shocker: Government Increases Food Stamp Entitlements, Number Of …Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, NDNow the cause: The 2007 US Farm Bill changed the name of the Food Stamp Program to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (all the better to fool the taxpayers into thinking this isn’t welfare) did more than just change the name of the program….

Brinkwire (press release) House panel moves to curb food stamps, renew farm subsidies | Agri …Post-BulletinWASHINGTON — A bitterly-divided House panel approved new work and job training requirements for food stamps as part of a five-year renewal of federal farm and nutrition policy.House panel moves to curb food stamps, renew farm subsidiesBrinkwire (press release)all 3…

Monday morning will bring a 1-cent increase on stamps. More: continued here

Stamp honours pioneering black cowboyCanada.comBy Sean Myers, Calgary Herald February 2, 2012 Canada Post is recognizing iconic cowboy and pioneer rancher John Ware with a commemorative stamp. It's one of two stamps issued to celebrate Black History Month. The other one is a tribute to Viola …and more » More: continued here

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama wants more people to receive food stamp benefits. Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Page Walley says the move would help the hungry and boost the economy. Walley More: continued here

Lawmaker won't resign over comments comparing food stamp recipients to wild …KARE"This little funny clip we got from a friend," Franson said on camera, and then went on to share an observation that the US Dept. of Agriculture announced record numbers of persons are receiving food support, formerly known as food stamps.Minn. lawmaker Franson rejects…