Oklahoma cracking down on food stamp recipients

By Steve Olafson OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Oklahomans would face stricter requirements for receiving food stamps under a measure approved by lawmakers this week and now awaiting Governor Mary Fallin's signature. The bill, approved by large margins in both chambers of the Republican-controlled legislature and finalized on Wednesday, requires most …

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$1.44 Dispute Reveals High Stakes in… – ABC News

ABC News $1.44 Dispute Reveals High Stakes in…ABC NewsTake eBay seller Med Express Inc., which sued the online auction site and one of its customers who posted a negative comment about the company on eBay. The lawsuit—and a countersuit from the customer—was over a $1.44 postage due charge, … More: …

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We Need the Post Office – The Nation. (blog)

We Need the Post OfficeThe Nation. (blog)We applauded Congress's recent defense of Saturday delivery at the United States Postal Service and the USPS's subsequent decision not to cancel it. However, the story didn't end there. As John Nichols reported, the USPS still suffers from attempts to …and more » More: continued …

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Signing Up For Food Stamps: The Choice And The Stigma – NPR

Signing Up For Food Stamps: The Choice And The StigmaNPRForty-seven million Americans now rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. For many people, the decision to sign up is fraught with conflicting feelings about taking government assistance. Share. 3Facebook … More: continued here

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USDA to Mexico: Illegal immigrants can have food stamps – NewsOK.com

USDA to Mexico: Illegal immigrants can have food stampsNewsOK.comWith food stamp spending in the United States skyrocketing since the beginning of the recession, the Department of Agriculture is paying to promote food stamp usage to illegal immigrants for the sake of their American children, according to documents … More: continued …

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