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Stamps man given life term for killingArkansas OnlineTEXARKANA — A Lafayette County man has received a life sentence plus 15 years in prison after being convicted of murder. David McClendon, 33, of Stamps was found guilty last week at the end of a four-day trial in the killing of Ricardo Martin, 28, at …and more »…

Philly.com Food Stamp Trafficking: Who's in on the Act?Fox BusinessJust last month, a dollar store owner was arrested in New Jersey for money laundering, theft by deception, and food stamp fraud. Muhammed Farooq, owner of four dollar stores in both Essex and Union Counties, and allegedly allowed patrons to buy non …Food stamps are target…

House passes controversial farm bill without food stampsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives defied a White House veto threat and passed a controversial farm bill on Thursday that expands the taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance system but omitted food stamps for … More: continued here

Virginia to change distribution schedule for monthly food stamp benefitsLynchburg News and AdvanceFor those in need, the first of the month long has been synonymous with the words, “food stamps.” In September, Virginia follows states like North Carolina in staggering benefit distribution for those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … More: continued here

New Straits Times Batik print artist stamps his markNew Straits TimesBatik print artist stamps his mark. By PHILIP LIM | streets@nstp.com.my 0 comments. Tweet. OLD WORLD CHARM: The technique used is old-fashioned and time-consuming, but block-printed batik remains popular thanks to the beautiful patterns … More: continued here

Nikki Buskey Staff Writer HOUMA – The number of locals applying for food stamps has swelled over the past two years, a phenomenon that officials link to the national economic recession and increased outreach efforts. More: continued here