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Hans I. Bjelkhagen Pens Book On Postage StampsBroadway WorldHolograms on postage stamps have become a new topical subject in philately, and there has been a growing interest among philatelists in collecting such items for many years now. Up until 2014, holographic stamps have been issued in approximately 80 …and more » More: continued here

EHR certifiers issue first stamps of approvalModernHealthcare.comThe Certification Commission for Health Information Technology and the Drummond Group, Austin, Texas, both recognized by …and more » More: continued here

California must streamline food stamp programModesto BeeSince the Great Depression of the 1930s, Americans have had access to a basic safety net to see them through hard times, from food stamps to unemployment insurance. In downturns, enrollments go up; in boom times, they go down. More: continued here

New York Daily News Texas mom who was denied food stamps shoots children, kills self at welfare officeNew York Daily NewsA Texas mother who was desperate over being denied food stamps shot her two children and then committed suicide after a seven-hour standoff with SWAT teams at a state welfare office, authorities said. Ramie Grimmer,…

Traverse City Record Eagle DHHS addresses food stamp cuts across stateTraverse City Record EagleA DHHS press release issued Tuesday states Home Heating Credits of more than $20 can qualify food stamp recipients— including renters who pay heating costs as part of their rent — for increased monthly food assistance through the federal Supplemental … More: continued…

Fox 28 2015 collector edition duck stamps and prints now availableUpNorthLive.comThe Michigan Duck Hunters Association, with the help from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, introduced the 2015 collector edition duck stamps and prints. The past 39 years, the Michigan Waterfowl Stamp program has gained popularity with …Michigan duck stamps and prints available nowUpperMichigansSource.comMichigan duck stamps,…