ABC News (blog) Why Gingrich Is Right on Food-Stamp Program: Ramesh PonnuruBloombergPresident Barack Obama, Gingrich has said, is the “best food-stamp president in American history.” And: “He will always prefer a food-stamp economy to a paycheck economy.” In one town-hall appearance in New Hampshire, Gingrich said he would be happy …
Read More »Food stamp food police? – Los Angeles Times
SodaHead News Food stamp food police?Los Angeles TimesRonda Storms has sponsored legislation to stop people from buying junk food with food stamps. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) To many liberals, the thing that distinguishes them from conservatives is that those on the right lack empathy.Our take on: Food-stamp fixOrlando SentinelPoll: Should Food …
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KRMG Grove Post Master arrested on sexual assault chargesKRMGBy Joe Kelley Rogers County Sheriff's Office arrested the postmaster for the Grove Post Office on various sexual assault and domestic violence charges. James Monroe Bullis Sr. was arrested and charged with sexual battery, second degree rape by …Grove Postmaster Arrested On …
Read More »The North Palm Springs post office that was slated to shut down March 2 got a … – The Desert Sun
The North Palm Springs post office that was slated to shut down March 2 got a …The Desert SunThe Post Office in Desert Hot Springs on Dillon Road near Indian Canyon Drive was very busy over a 30 minute period on January 18, 2012. / Wade Byars, The Desert Sun …
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Read More »Don’t tell food stamp recipients what to eat, House panel says – MiamiHerald.com (blog)
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 …
Read More »Former North Portland grocer admits to food stamp scam – OregonLive.com
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: …
Read More »Kan. Official Defends Food Stamp Policy As Fair – KMBC Kansas City
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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 …
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