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Fort Worth Star Telegram Food stamp spending hard to digestBoston HeraldThe House Agriculture Committee has reported out its version of a new farm bill that will cut $16.5 billion over 10 years from funding of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), once known as food stamps. The cuts in the House bill exceed …Food stamps: Facts…

The Record: Save food stampsNorthJersey.comFOR MANY members of Congress, the debate over food stamps may be simply a matter of facts and figures. But a group of doctors recently warned them not to make deeper cuts after a study showed an increase in the frequency of diabetic emergencies for …and more » More: continued here

Winner of Esks-Riders first in CFL WestToronto SunEskimos receiver Fred Stamps watched the Friday night game between the Argos and Stampeders with teammate Andrew Nowacki. “I didn't even pick up on it. He was the one who mentioned it. 'Hey, if we win, we're alone in first. …and more » More: continued here

Covington woman accused of food stamps fraudKTBSState authorities say a 38-year-old Covington woman is accused of fraudulently obtaining $55,000 in food stamps. Authorities announced Thursday the arrest of Christine Kelley. The sheriff's office says Kelley was arrested June 20 on a felony theft warrant.and more » More: continued here

More than 1.5 million people in Louisiana received disaster food stamp aid after hurricanes Gustav and Ike, according to state officials. More: continued here

Wired News (blog) Star Wars Stamps Cover All Your Intergalactic Mail NeedsWired News (blog)By Angela Watercutter Traditional postal service might seem alien in a world where people can communicate using holograms, but mixing futuristic and old-school ideas inspired graphic artist Stefan van Zoggel to create his Star Wars stamps. More: continued here