TPM GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's commentsThe Seattle TimesAfter reading that Newt Gingrich was quoted as saying “would you rather your children had food stamps or paychecks?” [“Gingrich, Santourum accused of biased remarks,” Nation and World, seattletimes.com, Jan 6], I could not sit back with out writing to …Jon Stewart …
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BBC News Jersey Post's Diamond Jubilee stamp sells outBBC NewsAll 600 special edition stamp sheets featuring a real diamond, issued by Jersey Post to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, have sold out within a week. Each hand-cut 1.25mm diamond is fixed to a crown worn by the Queen on one …
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Read More »Post offices in Beijing selling train tickets – China Daily
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Read More »Anti-Hunger Groups Oppose Asset Test For Pennsylvania Food Stamp Recipients – CBS Local
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The man who made headlines for using food stamps despite winning a lottery jackpot has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for a drug crime. More: continued here
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