Kansas City Star Bill would allow drug felons to get food stampsWisconsin Rapids Tribune(WTW) — Supporters say a bill that would allow convicted drug felons to be eligible for food stamps is gaining momentum among Missouri lawmakers. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/ws5nbY) reports three Republican House members and one Democrat …
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One in seven U.S. citizens receives aid to buy food. Are we feeding the hungry, breeding dependency, or both? More: continued here
Read More »Changes To Postal System May Delay Mail – ChiswickW4.com
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Read More »Evergreens UK Announces Opening of new eBay Shop
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Read More »Royal Mail Group roster review prompts SME complaints – Research Magazine
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Read More »Opposition Mounts to Postal Closings – Dissident Voice
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