WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget plan for next year that effectively breaks tight budget limits on military spending while promising a familiar roster of big cuts to social programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.
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Flight attendant says she relies on food stamps to get byKAREMINNEAPOLIS — A Compass Airlines flight attendant is in hot water for telling a Phoenix television station she relies on food stamps to get by because her … More: continued here
Control stamps obligatory for tobaccoThe ZimbabweanMaputo (AIM) – In an attempt to stamp out contraband, the Mozambican Tax Authority (AT) has banned the production, import and sale of tobacco products that do not carry an official control stamp. More: continued here
Who's getting more food stamps? You may be surprised Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 01:06 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2012 The fastest-growing group of Texans receiving food stamps is the 60-64 age bracket. More: continued here
Los Angeles Times Newt Gingrich defends his views before unlikely audienceLos Angeles Times"More Americans today are on food stamps than at any other time in American history," he said. "We need a policy that creates jobs and allows Americans to have a job and to have a paycheck." But he offered a small concession. …and…
Stamps look at corner from right angleWinnipeg Free PressThe Stamps raised the curtain on their 2011 Canadian Football League season against the Toronto Argonauts at McMahon Stadium on Friday, hoping to silence any lingering doubts the departures of Anderson (to Montreal) and Browner (to Seattle) created. … More: continued here
The Illinois Department of Human Services says more Illinoisans than ever are getting help from the government to buy food. Officials say the number of households getting food stamps has reached a record 592,390. That’s an increase of 3.7 over last year. The households include 1.3 million people. More: continued here