Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said that making the discharge of a firearm within the city limits a misdemeanor is aimed at curbing such practices as shooting into the air during New Year's Eve and Independence Day celebrations.
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U.S. Postal Service Dedicates Modern Art in America, 1913 – 1931 Forever StampsSacramento Bee"The Postal Service began issuing postage stamps more than 150 years ago and we understand the power in these miniature works of art to celebrate American heritage history and culture," said Uluski. "These vivid stamps— a lasting tribute to 12 …and more »…
Some of the 40 million Americans currently receiving food stamps from the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon be able to use them at participating fast food restaurants. Nutritionists say that’s not such a good thing. More: continued here
Fox News Michigan wants lotto winner off food stampsUSA TodayThe luck of Leroy Fick, Michigan's 59-year-old "Food Stamp Millionaire" — a lottery winner on government food assistance — appeared to be running out Wednesday as state officials worked to get him off the dole. Representatives of the Department of …Jackpot Winner Uses Food Stamps EquivalentABC…
Xinhua Chinese parliament stamps on premier’s cabinet nominationsFresh News, India –2 hours agoBy Xinhua on Monday, March 17, 2008 The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s parliament, Monday approved the new line-up of the State Council, …Chinese parliament stamps on premier's cabinet nominationsPeople’s Daily Onlineall 62 news articles More: continued here
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A federal indictment alleges a Minnesota man manufactured counterfeit postage meter stamps. Thirty-1-year-old Andre George Mehilove is charged with one count of manufacturing counterfeit postage stamps. More: continued here
3 stars for "Mauritius" at Northlight Theatre in SkokieChicago Tribune, United StatesBy Chris Jones | Tribune critic We have an old family stamp collection in the house that I'm scared of getting appraised. Dealers in stamps, coins and the like terrify me. I watched one of them try to humiliate my gentle father by throwing his…