Agencies see rise in food stamp applicants since IkeHouston Chronicle, United States –58 minutes agoAs of Friday, more than 170000 new requests for food stamps had poured into the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's food stamp offices, …State increases food stamps allocationsDaily News – Galveston CountyFood stamp recipients can get extra helpingBeaumont EnterpriseTexas nursing homes rate…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida workers, once able to provide for their families, are now surviving on food stamps. The people who depend on the government now for the basic necessities aren’t the people you might think. More: continued here
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Food Stamp Participation Increases as Economy LagsWashington Post, United States –1 minute agoBy Michael E. Ruane Almost a million more people participated in the federal government's food stamp program for the needy between April and July, … More: continued here
A collection of rare British Empire postage stamps has been auctioned in New York City for nearly $1.5 million. More: continued here
Slow Economy Forcing Post Office To Cut ServicesKRIS-TV, TX –5 hours agoCORPUS CHRISTI – If you have noticed an empty mailbox at your home recently, or longer than unusual lines at the post office, it is something you will need … More: continued here
If you have noticed an empty mailbox at your home recently, or longer than unusual lines at the post office, it is something you will need to get used to. More: continued here
NEW YORK – A collection of rare British Empire postage stamps has sold for nearly $1.5 million at a New York City auction. The Spink Shreves Galleries says Friday’s sale included more than 130 unused or canceled stamps dating to the 19th and early 20th centuries. More: continued here