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DES offices overwhelmed by new clients, budget cutsTucson Citizen12, 2011, under Arizona Republic News The crowds arrive as early as 5 am, waiting outside the Arizona Department of Economic Security to apply for food stamps, welfare or health-care coverage. “It reminds me of the Depression era, when they stood in …and more » More: continued here

Computers, et al., cost lots more than stampsKennebec JournalBut we can buy several lifetimes' worth of stamps for the price of a computer, printer and Internet service. Going paperless is not a single bit money-saving for the customer. Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy …and more » More: continued…

Express.co.uk Stamps found in old cigar box in attic set to fetch £250000Express.co.ukThe sheet of 19th Century Chinese stamps was brought to Britain in 1882 by a missionary returning from Shanghai. It first came to light at a Cotswolds auction, selling for £79,000 as a lot called “A cigar box of early Chinese stamps”, which…

Chargesheet filed against three in Telgi caseIndian ExpressThey have been charged under Sections 120 (b) (criminal conspiracy), 255 (counterfeiting government stamp), 256 (having material for counterfeiting government stamp), 257 (making or selling instrument for counterfeiting government stamps) and 258 (sale …Charges framed against two police officers in fake stamp paper scamTimes of IndiaCharges framed against…

Food stamps are feeding more people than ever. More than 45 million Americans now receive the aid, up 12 percent since last year. More: continued here

KGBT-TV New Texas law will make some felons eligible for food stampsKGBT-TVIf they finish their sentences and comply with any terms of parole, Texans convicted on felony drug charges soon will be able to receive food stamps, though another strike will put them back under a lifetime ban. Earlier this month, Gov. Greg Abbott ……