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New debate over 'working poor'
Politico “Where are the jobs?” Speaker John Boehner likes to ask. But do his fellow House Republicans really want to kick the unemployed off food stamps if they can't find the jobs either? That's the question behind a simmering farm bill battle over reimposing … |
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The 42-cent stamps cover the new first-class rate that took effect May 12. Honored on the stamps are: · Ruben Salazar, who chronicled the evolution of Mexican-American politics. More: continued here
Stamps' tackle Mace faces long road back from Achilles injuryCalgary HeraldCalgary Stampeders' Corey Mace, left, tackles Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cleo Lemon during the Stamps' 23-21 loss at McMahon Stadium on Friday night. Mace, a starting defensive tackle, … More: continued here
On May 12, stamp prices will rise from 41 cents to 42 cents, but the post office is already selling the newly priced stamps. More: continued here
Philpost issues Apec stampsInquirer.netTHE PHILIPPINE Postal Corp. (Philpost) will issue special stamps featuring this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders meeting “to honor” what it called a “rare” opportunity to host the international convention. “This is a Philpost … More: continued here
AdAge.com BBH's Christine Ng Is on a Stamp in ChinaAdAge.comIn an ad industry first, at least in China, Bartle Bogle Hegarty's managing director, Christine Ng, will be featured on a national stamp, issued by the … More: continued here
Some stores accepting food stamps sell limited nutritional itemsGoErie.comOne issue brought up in interviews with social service workers and store owners was how some food-stamp recipients could spend their funds more wisely. Recipients I spoke with said they shopped around, used coupons and found other ways to save money. …CB 10 hosts food stamp outreachYourNabe.comall…