Bush threatened to veto the $290 billion bill that boosts farm subsidies and food stamps, but Congress passes the bill with enough of a margin to override a veto. More: continued here
Read More »The number of Genesee County families on food stamps on the rise – The Flint Journal – MLive.com
The number of Genesee County families on food stamps on the riseThe Flint Journal – MLive.com, MI –3 hours ago"A lot more people are losing their jobs and taking lower paying jobs that make them eligible for food stamps." Sorbet said Michigan has one of the highest … More: continued here
Read More »Congress passes farm bill with veto-proof margin (AP via Yahoo! News)
With veto-proof margins, Congress on Thursday sent President Bush a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps to help the poor deal with rising grocery prices. More: continued here
Read More »Senate roll vote: farm subsidies, food stamps bill (Las Vegas Sun)
Thu, May 15, 2008 (12:52 p.m.) The 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. …
Read More »Senate roll vote: farm subsidies, food stamps bill – The Associated Press
Senate roll vote: farm subsidies, food stamps billThe Associated Press –10 minutes agoThe 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a "yes" vote was a vote … More: continued here
Read More »How they voted: Senate roll call on farm subsidies, food stamps bill (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
The 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. 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
Read More »Watchdog wants Royal Mail shake-up (Channel 4)
A “radical transformation” of the Royal Mail is needed, Postcom has told a Government review. The postal regulator said the Royal Mail needed access to private funds to help it restructure, raising the spectre of privatisation, which would prove hugely unpopular among Labour MPs and trade unions. More: continued here
Read More »Commanding heights (1) A check on the mail – Economist
MSN UK News Commanding heights (1) A check on the mailEconomist, UK –1 hour agoNo matter how much it costs to deliver letters to Foula, Royal Mail can charge no more than the standard rate of 36p for a first-class letter. …Call For Royal Mail To Get Private CashSky NewsPostcomm wants Royal …
Read More »Senate roll call: farm subsidies, food stamps bill – The Associated Press
Senate roll call: farm subsidies, food stamps billThe Associated Press –10 minutes agoThe 81-15 roll call by which the Senate on Thursday passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps. On this vote, a "yes" vote was a vote … More: continued here
Read More »Local Students Win Savings Bonds For Duck Stamps – SmallTownPapers News Service
Local Students Win Savings Bonds For Duck StampsSmallTownPapers News Service, WA –3 hours agoBy Mountain Mail staff SOCORRO, New Mexico (STPNS) — New Mexico winners in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest for students were honored in an … More: continued here
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