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Food stamps asset test gets first legislative hearingwitf.orgMany said refusing food stamps to people with savings will punish people for trying to get out of poverty. Retailers said an asset test, along with Gov. Corbett's proposed elimination of its cash assistance program, will hurt their bottom line.Pa. food-stamp asset test …

Post office changes name to honor MarinePacific Daily NewsRick Cruz/Pacific Daily News/rmcruz@guampdn.com The Guam Main US Post Office in Barrigada has changed its name to the John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office in honor of the late Marine sergeant. The Marine veteran served in the Vietnam War. More: continued here

New stamps issued by Emirates Postgulfnews.comDubai Emirates Post has issued new stamps that commemorate the 25th year anniversary of Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation. The foundation was established in 1987 by Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais as prestigious cash award that reward Arab writers, … More: continued here

The Williams Lake Stampeders will meet the Kitimat Ice Demons tonight at 8 p.m. in the Coy Cup semifinal. More: continued here

Stamps land semifinal berth at Coy CupWilliams Lake TribuneMatt Lees put the Stamps ahead at the 6:09 mark of the first, (Nathan Zurak, Rory McDade) and Stu Sasges (Josh Lund) extended the lead to 2-0, within a minute. Nathan Zurak made it 3-0 (Matt Lees, Aaron Zurak) made it 3-0 …

Food Stamps and Farmers' MarketsNewswise (press release)Newswise — Current food stamp programs at urban farmers' markets attempting to bring fresh produce to economically stressed city dwellers are so complicated for the shopper and expensive for the farmer that fewer people are taking advantage of the … More: continued here

CBS Local Two charged in November shooting death of cabbie in MaywoodChicago TribuneFerris Howard, 25, and William Stamps, 20, both of Maywood, were both charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of aggravated battery by firearm, according to Village of Maywood spokesman …

Heights Post Office Fate Still Not DeterminedPatch.comFlood stated that in December 2011, the Postal Service agreed to “impose a moratorium on closing or consolidating post offices and mail processing facilities until May 15, 2012 to give Congress and the Administration the opportunity to enact an … More: continued here

Mela Gerber, center left, widow of Marine Corps Sgt. John Gerber, is assisted by Martin Gerber Jr., brother of John Gerber, as they unveil a plaque during a dedication ceremony at the U.S. Postal Service Main Office in Barrigada, yesterday. More: continued here

US EQUITIES WEEK AHEAD: Oracle, FedEx Earnings; Housing Reports More: continued here