House liberals will back state aid, fight to restore food stamps – Daily Kos (blog)

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Gingrich Calls Obama 'Food Stamp President'The RootHe recently proclaimed Barack Obama "the most successful food stamp president in history." What does that even mean? Sure the number of food stamp recipients has soared during the economic downturn, the Chigago Tribune reports. But if "most successful" …Gingrich and the "food stamp president"Chicago…

Stamps from the past preserve history for Lyman Gilmore studentsThe Union of Grass ValleyIvan Natividad/inatividad@theunion.com |. Student stamp club volunteers Mike Anderson (left) and John Schwabecher man the raffle station at Lyman Gilmore Middle School. Expand Photo Student stamp club volunteer Jens Noet holds up the club's sign in … More: continued here

Habitat Stamp Not Required For State Wildlife AreasKRDO"In the past, in order to utilize those trails and areas people had to have a Habitat Stamp even if they're just walking or exercising," said Ark Anglers … More: continued here

Postal Service releases farmers market stampsaustin360The se-tenant stamps— post office lingo for how they fit together and are printed — from art director Greg Breeding depict an idyllic, bountiful table of produce, flowers and even eggs, baked goods and cheeses. (Farmers markets aren't your thing … More: continued here

Tate gets the nod to start at quarterback for StampsCalgary Herald (blog)As suggested in my column the other day, you can't lay the blame for the Stamps' situation entirely on the shoulders of Burris, but it's also clear that the status quo is not acceptable. Burris, of course, wasn't happy with the situation. …Late defensive…

Food stamps can't buy groceries in Sandy power-outSalonNew Yorkers on the state's food stamp program receive money for food necessities electronically, through Electronic Benefit Cards (EBTs). However, with Manhattan from 39th Street southward in power blackout along with parts of Brooklyn, most stores are …Without Electricity, New Yorkers on Food Stamps Can't Pay for FoodColorLines…