Congress’ next big fight: Food stamps – Daily Local News

Congress' next big fight: Food stampsDaily Local NewsHoeven said Monday that most of the disagreement still focuses on funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more widely known as food stamps. Almost 48 million Americans were using the program this summer, according to the …and more » More: continued here

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KATHLEEN PARKER Food stamps and turkey tales – Bangor Daily News

KATHLEEN PARKER Food stamps and turkey talesBangor Daily NewsIf you peruse the news on any given day, the farm bill/food stamp debate produces two general impressions: Republicans are heartless turkey thieves; Democrats are spendthrift welfare caterers. If only neither were a little bit right. As with tabloid …and more » More: …

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Fayette post office gets reprieve

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Danese Post Office has won a reprieve. Set to close this month, the Fayette County post office will remain open for another two years after a deal to extend the lease on the building used by the postal center. Media outlets… More: continued here

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