Social Workers: More Arizonans on Food Stamps is Good NewsPublic News Service, COPhoenix, AZ – A new report says only four states are enrolling food stamp recipients at a faster rate than Arizona. The state's enrollment is up nearly 26 percent from a year earlier and although more Arizonans are seeking …
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Read More »One in 10 Americans gets help to buy food – Reuters
Boston Globe One in 10 Americans gets help to buy foodReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – A record 32.2 million people — one in every 10 Americans — received food stamps at the latest count, the government said on Thursday, a reflection of the recession now in its 16th month. Food stamps, the …
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Feds search home after San Marcos couple admit theft on 'Dr. Phil …San Jose Mercury News, USAAP A San Marcos couple who went on national television to brag about making $100000 shoplifting and selling their loot on eBay is under investigation by federal agents. Matthew and Laura Eaton appeared on …
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Read More »Crist told that food stamps will create jobs – The News-Press
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Read More »Record number of Oklahomans receive food stamps in March – Tulsa World
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Read More »Another satellite post office to close – KJCT8.com
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