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Simpson County Woman Accused Of Food Stamp FraudWJTVMendenhall store owner accused of trading gas and other non-food items for food stamp cards. (more) By Ross Adams Even before law enforcement officers showed up at her home, Virginia Broock says she already knew she was busted for stealing thousands of … More: continued here

EYES ON LONDON: Doing the Amanar, stamp prizeKFDM-TV NewsBritish medal winners receive no prize money from their federation, but the Royal Mail has promised to produce a stamp overnight honoring each of the country's gold medal winners. The stamps will be sold at 500 Post Offices in books of six for 60 pence …and more »…

TEXAS CITY — Officials who struggled Friday to keep up with applications for food stamps arrived Saturday to find a shorter line. More: continued here

On Tuesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Radio Show,” former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich acknowledged that his front-runner status would open up his political record to the same level of scrutiny that has already torpedoed other candidates. And presuming he is eventually debating President Obama instead of other Republicans, Gingrich said he would emulate former President Ronald…

The Spokesman-Review (blog) Dying birds, butterflies, hurricanes, and duck stampsMinneapolis Star TribuneIs anyone surprised anymore when one of the Hautman brothers wins the federal duck-stamp art competition? Joe Hautman won last week, the third time one of his paintings will be on the stamp, this for 2017. Brothers Jim and Bob each have won five…

Some economists say the additional $20 billion allocated to the federal food stamp program is a smart way to boost spending in a recession — especially with 4.8 million new people getting aid. But critics say a real economic kick start will take lots more money. More: continued here