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Would new limits on food stamps help or hurt children? Missouri lawmakers disagree
Kansas City Star As Republican lawmakers push bills to tighten access to the state's welfare programs, their critics worry one group of Missourians could be hurt the most: low-income children. A handful of bills would put greater restrictions on people receiving aid … |
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The number of Americans signing up for food stamps jumped more than 1 million for Aug. and Sept. of this year, says the latest report issued by the US Department of Agriculture. That brought the total number using the program to just under 48 million.The US added only 340… More: continued here
The House is expected to vote Thursday on cuts to government farm subsidies and food stamps as lawmakers move toward passage of a five-year, half trillion-dollar farm bill. Republican leaders have said … More: continued here
Study: Food stamp benefits are already too low in 99 percent of US countiesWashington PostThe Trump administration recently proposed massive, across-the-board cuts to food stamps. But even without those cuts, a new analysis finds, current benefit amounts don't cover the full cost of meals for the vast majority of recipients. The report …and more » More:…
Going for a song: the penny stamp that could fetch over £1kWarrington GuardianPeter Stubs' envelope is now particularly valuable because of the one penny red-brown stamp in the top right hand corner. It is one of the first perforated stamps– and possibly the first – to be sent to Warrington. It is known as an…
The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that they'll be hitting the road to Drumheller on Saturday, May 31 for the 2014 edition of Junior Stamps Camp. More: continued here
Stamps' Thelwell recovering wellToronto SunRyan Thelwell hoped to fly under the radar in his comeback, but head coach John Hufnagel wouldn't let it happen. …and more » More: continued here