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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Human Services says more Illinoisans than ever are getting help from the government to buy food. Officials say the number of households getting food stamps has reached a record 592,390. That’s an increase of 3.7 over last year. More: continued here

An ebay seller's memoir. About handbags.International Herald Tribune, France –2 hours agoThe end of the world just inched a little nearer: an eBay seller has written a memoir. About handbags. Not just any handbag. For those not familiar with the … More: continued here

Food stamp recipients struggle through the monthWTHI, IN –1 hour agoAP – May 16, 2008 2:04 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) – The cost of food is making it tougher for the poor in Chicago and around the country to make their food stamps…Texas gets federal OK to expand use of TIERSAustin American-StatesmanFood …

Harrogate student's winning stampsKnaresborough Today, UK –7 minutes agoThe new series of six stamps allows senders to tell their friends and family about their first kiss, best fancy dress themes, worst excuses and most … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Gill Charlton: On the caseTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –4 hours agoThe Royal Mail’s International Signed For (ISF) postal service is a good way of sending small amounts of cash securely. The service costs £3.50 and includes … More: continued here

The U.S. Senate passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps on Thursday. It passed 81-15. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. More: continued here

A glance at the US food stamp programChicago Tribune, United States –1 hour agoBy AP 1939-1943: People buy orange stamps equal to their normal food expenses; for every dollar of orange stamps purchased, they receive an extra 50 cents … More: continued here

Long-time Walnut Shade residents (from left) David Stewart and Brian Caperton ask postal officials why that community’s residents couldn’t have a satellite post office. More: continued here

Harrogate student's winning stampsHarrogate Today, UK –10 minutes agoThe new series of six stamps allows senders to tell their friends and family about their first kiss, best fancy dress themes, worst excuses and most … More: continued here

Craigslist Files Countersuit Against eBayfindingDulcinea, New York –May 15, 2008by Liz Colville Following eBay’s suit against Craigslist, in which it has a 25 percent stake, Craigslist filed a countersuit charging shareholder abuse. … More: continued here