Cato Institute (blog) GOP to Boost Food Stamp Bureaucracy | Cato @ LibertyCato Institute (blog)The Republicans have so forgotten how to control spending, even when they try something conservative it is not really conservative. Consider the House GOP's proposed reforms to the food stamp program in the upcoming farm bill. …
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Times Herald-Record House passes bill to name Saugerties post office after Hinchey …Times Herald-RecordA bill by Rep. John Faso, R-Kinderhook, to name the Saugerties post office after the late Rep. Maurice Hinchey was passed by the House of Representatives on Monday and must be taken up next by the Senate. …
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BBC News Photo of Jesse James bought on eBay'authentic', owner saysBBC NewsThe owner of a photo said to be of Wild West outlaw Jesse James has spoken out after a newspaper article said it was of someone else. Justin Whiting, 45, bought the tintype image on eBay and noticed a …
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