Reform food stamp system for ex-cons – Observer Online

Reform food stamp system for ex-consObserver OnlineIn 1996, this act amended the welfare system to prohibit anyone with a drug related felony conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, for the rest of their lives. This short … More: continued here

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Massachusetts moves to head off food stamps cuts – Washington Times

Massachusetts moves to head off food stamps cutsWashington TimesThe farm bill cut the food stamp program by ending some state practices that give recipients minimal heating assistance – as low as $1 per person – to trigger higher SNAP benefits under the so-called “Heat and Eat” program. Compromise language required …and …

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How To Apply For A MyPost Concession Card

From 31 March, the price of standard postage stamps in Australia will rise to 70 cents. (Read our original coverage here .) Some people will be exempt from the increase and can continue to pay 60 cents by setting up a MyPost Concession account. Here’s everything you need to qualify, …

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Red-letter day for most expensive stamp – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Red-letter day for most expensive stampTelegraph.co.ukThe local postmaster, fearing disruption of his service, commissioned a printer to create a limited edition of stamps: the one cent magenta, the four cent magenta and the four cent blue. The rarest of them, the one cent, was used only to deliver …World's …

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