House approves bill with $4B cut from food stamps

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-run House of Representatives voted to cut spending on food stamps for the poor by $40 billion over 10 years on Thursday, defying a veto threat from the White House in the name of fiscal reform. More: continued here

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Montana’s rural post offices may stay open – KPAX-TV

Montana's rural post offices may stay openKPAX-TVWASHINGTON, DC – Montana's rural post offices in danger of closing may be getting another chance. Sen. Jon Tester says he's secured a commitment from the head of the U.S. Postal Service not to close any more facilities while Congress works to reform …No …

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Two Philadelphia-suburban congressmen buck party over vote on 5% cuts to … – Allentown Morning Call

Two Philadelphia-suburban congressmen buck party over vote on 5% cuts to …Allentown Morning Call9:33 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2013. WASHINGTON — Two Philadelphia-area Republican congressmen bucked their party Thursday to vote against a 5 percent cut to the food stamp program while other local Republicans, including Lehigh Valley's Rep.and more » …

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‘Alien spaceship car’ on sale on eBay – Metro

Metro 'Alien spaceship car' on sale on eBayMetroMum sells 'lippy' daughter's 1D tickets on eBay. New tablet cushion perfect for lazy gamers. Top 10: Must see viral videos of the week. 'Alien spaceship car' on sale on eBay. Top viral videos · Cow on the tracks delays trains at Nailsea …

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