NPR (blog) House GOP Works for Votes on Food Stamp MeasureABC NewsRepublican House leaders are working to line up votes for nearly $4 billion in annual food stamp cuts, but some GOP moderates are questioning if that is too much. The savings would be achieved by allowing states to put …
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Fight over food stamps shows the sharp division in CongressThe Connecticut MirrorWashington – To many House Republicans, especially its tea party members, the food stamp program must shrink because it has become bloated and too expensive. They assert that the states have expanded eligibility to those who are not needy. …
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A History of Resilience: The Old Post OfficeCurbed DCIt stands out for its height, its clock tower, its impressive architecture and its grandeur. Soon it will house the newest Trump Hotel. Still, how much do we really know about the Old Post Office. The old building has been around since …
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Read More »Marlyn, 7, is stamping her authority on Royal Mail competition – Cambridge News
Cambridge News Marlyn, 7, is stamping her authority on Royal Mail competitionCambridge NewsA schoolgirl is making her mark on a Christmas competition to design a stamp for Royal Mail. Marlyn Ngong, 7, who goes to Caldecote Primary School, is one of 140 regional winners from across the UK – out …
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