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NPR Next January, postage stamps could cost 46 cents, if the United States Postal Service wins approval of a proposal it made yesterday. … Postal Service woes: First-class stamps may climb to 46 cents Proposed increase in stamp prices faces opposition from new group Stamp prices set to increase in 2011 |
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Jackson man found guilty in slayingsJackson Clarion LedgerJohnson's mother, Vanessa Stamps of California, was visibly upset. She shouted in the courtroom after the jury left, "There was no evidence whatsoever to convict my son. He didn't get a fair trial." "I know my son wouldn't hurt anyone," Stamps said …and more » More: continued here
WASHINGTON — Ten new postage stamps featuring the U.S. and state flags — including Alabama’s flag — go on sale today, on the annual observance of flag day. More: continued here
Outdoors news, 11/1: Habitat stamp fees to riseLincoln Journal StarThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Thursday raised the habitat stamp from $16 to $20 and the aquatic habitat stamp from $7.50 to $10. … More: continued here
This Is What Happened When I Took the MTA Bus to Pick Up Food StampsThe American ProspectLike Darlena Cunha, the author of a much-discussed Washington Post piece titled “This Is What Happened When I Drove My Mercedes to Pick Up Food Stamps,” I'm a college-educated woman who had a promising career in media. The road…
The Car Connection U.S. Postal Service & Richard Petty Unveil Muscle Car StampsThe Car ConnectionBut these weren't just any stamps: they were stamps of classic American muscle cars. In the midst of all the hubbub surrounding the Daytona 500, Richard Petty and his son, Kyle, joined Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to unveil the collection, dubbed…
al.com (blog) Commenters hungry for change in food stamp systemal.com (blog)(The Birmingham News/Michelle Campbell) MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A recent Associated Press article uncovered that as of May 2011, nearly one third of Alabama residents were receiving government distributed food stamps. According to the report, … More: continued here