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Mentioning 'food stamps' the new racism, says Chris MatthewsDaily CallerOn his Monday MSNBC show, Matthews cited a speech former House Speaker Newt Gingrich gave in Georgia on Friday in which he said, “You want to be a country that creates food stamps, in which case frankly Obama is an enormous success – the most …and…

Nolensville Home Page Franklin woman's art now adorning postage stampsNolensville Home PageElizabeth Brandon traveled to South Dakota this week for the ceremony by the U.S. Postal Service and representations of flowers she painted will now be adorning stamps. “It was an amazing event,” Brandon said. “It was a moving event.” Brandon said the …and more » More:…

The vote by the House of Representatives on Thursday to slash billions from food stamps has rocked local advocates for the poor, who see the move as a potential blow to people already struggling to survive. More: continued here

Food Stamps Applications Rise In QueensQueens Tribune, NY –1 hour agoBy Lisa Fogarty The number of Queens residents receiving food stamps has increased over the past few years as a result of the Medicaid/Food Stamp data match …National food stamp surge amplified in W.Va.ForbesCounty food stamp usage grows 26 percentMaryland Gazetteall 22 news articles More: continued here

Stamps sign trio of defensive tacklesCanada.com, CanadaThe Stamps have yet to re-sign the hulking defensive tackle, and just in case he doesn’t return, the team announced on Thursday it had signed three free-agent defensive tackles from the US: Kenny King, Tom Johnson and Montey Stevenson. …Stamps Beef Up Defensive LineOurSports Central (press release)all 4 news articles…

Slate Magazine House votes due on crop subsidies, food stampsThe Seattle TimesRepublican leaders have said they want to finish voting on the bill Thursday. Supporters have been working this week to shore up support for the measure as members of both parties have signaled opposition to the legislation's $2 billion cut in food stamps.House Votes…