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New stamp honors first US astronaut in space
Washington Post (blog) By Ed O'Keefe (US Postal Service) The US Postal Service's recent stamp rollout continues today with two new stamps honoring America's space program. Just days before the final launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, postal and NASA officials will unveil … |
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Rise in food stamps due in part to agency's outreachYuma Sun, AZ –3 hours agoA year-to-year rise in the number of people receiving food stamps in Arizona underscores the effects of the economic downturn, but government officials warn … More: continued here
Only a bully would cut food stamp fundingStandard SpeakerAll the depressing statistics in recent Census Bureau reports show how stagnant wages and unemployment since the Great Recession have hit the middle class like a ton of bricks. Not only in big cities, but in rural Pennsylvania, many depend on food … More: continued here
KING5.com Stunning Mount Rainier photo to become postage stampKING5.comA stunning image of Mount Rainier with a trail of stars around it will soon be a postage stamp. The photo, comprised of 200 images, will celebrate Mount Rainer as the 13th of 16 Forever Stamp images to be revealed as part of the National Park Service's…
Controversy Simmers over Putting Corporate Sponsors and Celebrities on StampsAllGovWith the advent of e-mail and electronic bill paying, fewer Americans are using stamps these days. But some of those who still revere the art form of stamps are concerned that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is trading heritage for profit in … More: continued…
Radio World EKKO Stamps Recall “The Miracle”Radio WorldThey imprinted colorful stamps with call signs and sold them to the respective broadcasters; at the same time, they sold stamp albums to the public. The albums included a place for each station's stamp and offered simple instructions for submitting … More: continued here
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