Federal generosity fuels food stamp boom

Leah Fabel Examiner Staff Writer Follow Her @lfabel Government spending on food stamps has more than doubled over the last five years, but that rapid expansion wasn’t solely because of the lingering recession. The growth of the program was fueled by government efforts to offer more generous benefits. Application rules …

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Stamps give Washington second chance

The Calgary Stampeders have signed a player who is listed as a sexual offender in the United States because they say they have done extensive due diligence on his background and believe he deserves a chance to compete for a job on their team. More: continued here

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Back-to-work legislation looms – Brockville Recorder and Times

Globe and Mail Back-to-work legislation loomsBrockville Recorder and TimesThe prospect of a legislated end to their lockout Monday is not sitting well with local Canada Post employees, who were picketing for a third straight day in front of Brockville's post office Friday. …Union rally draws 1000 to Canada Post officeCBC.caAlmonte …

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Tony Washington practises with Stamps – Globe and Mail

Boxscore News Tony Washington practises with StampsGlobe and MailTony Washington, the import offensive lineman who is also a registered sex offender, arrived in Calgary on Saturday and practised with his new Stampeder teammates. The 25-year-old native of New Orleans was offered a contract by the Canadian Football …Stamps sign sex …

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