Friday Jolt: Food Stamps and the ArenaPubliColaThe state's Department of Social and Human Services has announced that under a new contract with banking giant JP Morgan Chase, it will no longer charge low-income Washington State residents who use their Electronic Benefits Transfer food-stamp cards …and more » More: continued here
Read More »State flag on new postage stamp – The Ranger
State flag on new postage stampThe RangerTthe new stamp will go on sale Aug. 17. It will be sold in 50-stamp rolls that will also include stamps displaying the flags of other states and territories. It's the final set of "Flags of our Nation" stamps being produced by the U.S. …
Read More »Stamps sign Nik Lewis to new contract
Nik Lewis is staying put. The veteran slotback signed a contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Lewis, 30, was in the option year of his current deal and was slated to become a free agent in the off-season. More: continued here
Read More »Main Street post office to cut hours in Danville – GoDanRiver.com
Main Street post office to cut hours in DanvilleGoDanRiver.comIn a letter displayed on the doors of the post office, postmaster Karen M. Hodges stated that the cut in hours is due to “recent economic changes within the postal service.” Beginning Aug. 18, the post office will be open from 11 …
Read More »Florida posts smallest growth in food stamps in 5 years
The number of Floridians on food stamps barely grew 0.1 percent in July with more than half the counties reporting declines in the program. More: continued here
Read More »Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraud – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraudAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe move to shore up integrity in the program comes as Congress struggles to pass a $100 billion-a-year bill that will fund food stamps and determine farm policy for the next five years. Some 80 percent of the money …
Read More »Food stamps don’t alter kids’ sugary drink choices – Chicago Tribune
Food stamps don't alter kids' sugary drink choicesChicago TribuneNEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite hopes that the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can steer people toward healthier eating choices, there's no evidence the program currently influences – for better or worse – how many sugary …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraud – Washington Post
Ag Dept unveils new steps to stop food stamp fraudWashington PostWASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department says it is going to impose tougher penalties on stores that violate food stamp rules and give states new tools to root out applicants who are ineligible for the benefit program that now covers about …
Read More »Main Street post office to cut hours in Danville
The Main Street Post Office will begin closing early Aug. 18 in attempt to keep from closing down the branch. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps sign Nik Lewis to new contract – CBC.ca
Globe and Mail Stamps sign Nik Lewis to new contractCBC.caStamps sign Nik Lewis to new contract. The Canadian Press. Posted: Aug 10, 2012 6:30 PM ET. Last Updated: Aug 10, 2012 6:29 PM ET. Calgary's Nik Lewis could be in red and white for the rest of his career after …
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