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News One GOP runs on the "Big Lie"Chicago Sun-TimesIn a memo to Republicans, he urges them to contrast Republicans as the party of "paychecks" against Democrats as the party of "food stamps. …Food Stamp Friday – Newt Shows America His True ColorsBenzingaTaking Newt seriously?Politico (blog)Pay Checks vs. Food StampsAmerican ThinkerNieman Watchdog (blog) –Think Progress –The Trentonianall 49…

Advocates for low income residents said the state urgently needs to hire more workers to handle requests for food stamps and weatherization programs. More: continued here

24 Hours Vancouver Fred Stamps scores late touchdown as Eskimos edge Argonauts 26-25Winnipeg Free PressEDMONTON – Fred Stamps reeled in a 21-yard touchdown pass with less than three minutes to play as the Edmonton Eskimos came from behind to continue their torrid start to the season, defeating the visiting Toronto Argonauts 26-25 on Friday. …Ricky…

House Agriculture Chief Plans 'Thoughtful' Look at Food StampsWall Street Journal (blog)Rep. Mike Conaway (R., Texas), the newly appointed chair of the House Agriculture Committee, is pledging to undertake a “thoughtful” review of food stamps. Mr. Conaway, a certified public accountant, has been critical of the food stamp program …and more » More: continued here

MyNewsLA.com LA Council will look into farmers markets accepting food stamps as paymentMyNewsLA.comThe Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to look into requiring certified farmers markets to accept food stamps as payment, in an effort to expand access to fresh foods in low-income neighborhoods. The council voted 15-0 to instruct city staff to …and more »…

Postal Service issues new Chanukah stampJewish Telegraphic AgencyNEW YORK (JTA) — The new 2009 Chanukah stamp was released by the United States Postal Service. The Postal Service printed 35 million of the first-class …and more » More: continued here