FlaglerLive.com Don't tell food stamp recipients what to eat, House panel saysMiamiHerald.com (blog)But the most controversial portion of the proposal — a lengthy list of snacks and junk foods that can't be purchased using food stamps — may be doomed. Both Republicans and Democrats alike said they were opposed to banning soda, cakes, and candy…
Former North Portland grocer admits to food stamp scamOregonLive.comSomsanouk made off with $21718 from the assistance program, formerly known as food stamps, in a six-month stretch ending in spring 2011. Somsanouk's store used to be authorized to ring up the food benefits cards. But in 2004, federal authorities … More: continued here
Kansas City Star Kan. Official Defends Food Stamp Policy As FairKMBC Kansas CityA top Kansas social services official is telling legislators that a new policy reducing or cutting off food stamp benefits to hundreds of US-born children of illegal immigrants is fairer than the previous policy. Michelle Schroeder, public policy …As I See It |…
Boing Boing eBay: "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" vintage cover photoBoing Boing… noted collector of vernacular photographs, shares with us this absolutely magnificent snapshot used on the cover of Ransom Rigg's young adult novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. It has just sold on eBay for $600.and more » More: continued here
TSN Stamps extends Marc Calixte's contractCalgary HeraldThe Calgary Stampeders signed proven team veteran Marc Calixte to a contract extension. The non-import linebacker and special teams ace is entering his 10th CFL season and is the club's longest serving player. He has played in 138 regular season games …Stampeders sign LB Calixte to contract extensionTSNStamps sign…
Fox News Royal Navy unveils supersonic missile systemFox NewsThe Royal Navy unveiled a new air defense system capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds. The UK has awarded awarded a $760 million contract to missile maker MBDA to develop the Sea Ceptor — a new breed of missile to be …and more » More:…
The Guardian Should fingerprint checks for food stamp recipients be ended?The GuardianMost US states have ended the practice of requiring food stamp recipients to confirm their identity by fingerprinting. The practice persists only in Arizona and New York City, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg insists it is necessary to prevent fraud. More: continued here
Senators buy time for Mendota post officeSouth West ReviewIt's unclear if Mendota's post office has gained a reprieve or just a stay of sentence, but either way the historical and beloved institution will be spared from closure for at least a few more months thanks to — of all things — a letter. More: continued…
Brownback officials defend food stamp policyKansas City StarSam Brownback's administration today fended off suggestions that it's trying ferret out undocumented immigrants with a new policy that cuts food stamp benefits for anyone here illegally. Appearing before the House Appropriations Committee, … More: continued here
The Calgary Stampeders have signed veteran linebacker Marc Calixte to a contract extension. More: continued here