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Price of stamps to drop at the post office
ABC15 Arizona For the first time in nearly a century, the United States Postal Service is reducing rates effective Sunday, as part of forced price reductions being imposed by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The price for a 1-ounce stamp will decrease from 49 cents … |
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The number of working US citizens turning to free government food stamps has surged as their hours and wages erode, in a stark sign that the recession is inflicting pain on the employed as well as the newly jobless. More: continued here
Stamp club to meet July 1Hannibal.netThe Quinsippi Stamp Club will meet at 7 pm Wednesday, July 1, at the Good Samaritan Home, 2130 Harrison in Quincy, Ill. Club members are to bring their …and more » More: continued here
The No. 4 jersey is starting to pop up a bit more around town. More: continued here
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German mail company Deutsche Post has inadvertently issued stamps bearing the image of Adolf Hitler’s former deputy, Rudolf Hess, the company said on Wednesday. More: continued here
Legislation restricting food stamps, welfare advancesThe AdvocateThe Senate Committee on Health and Welfare also tackled food stamp recipients. The panel advanced legislation that would cut off grocery assistance for Tangipahoa Parish residents without small children unless they seek an education or job training.and more » More: continued here
Congress is now debating the future of food assistance programs in the farm bill. The House proposal would slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the food stamp program, by more than $16 billion. More: continued here