Feb 20
FORT WAYNE – more than 54,000 – or 15 percent – of Allen County residents receive food stamps. Statewide, 907,423 people – or 14 percent of the population – receive benefits, said Neal Moore, spokesman for the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. the agency administers the federal Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program in the state. …
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Feb 13
PHILADELPHIA–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Governor Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s move to increase the asset limit for eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from their original proposal earned appreciation from AARP Pennsylvania. “There is no doubt that this change represents a major policy reversal and is a huge step in …
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Jan 27
If you’ve come here wondering “how much is a stamp?” I’ll make it very easy for you. You can find current stamp prices for the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia at the top of the sidebar to the right of this page. You can always be in the know regarding how much a …
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Jan 19
advertisement A pair of cast metal Scottish Terrier bookends sat on a half-empty shelf getting no love from a room full of pickers, dealers and ordinary bargain hunters. Residency Requirements Each applicant must apply for benefits in the Alabama county of her residence. Since 1918, the U.S. New Christmas postage stamp features for 2011 Christmas …
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Jan 05
BY SUSAN DEMAR LAFFERTY Sun-Times Media January 1, 2012 7:36PM A Metra conductor collects fares and checks tickets. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times storyidforme: 23563448 tmspicid: 8724320 fileheaderid: 3930953 Mr. Tightwad’s here to help Can folks possibly poke another new notch into that already tightened belt? Here are a few tips from mr. Tightwad: even if …
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Dec 08
We want to make the holidays special for our loved ones. And when advertised deals are calling your name and seasonal ambience is enveloping you, it’s easy to get enraptured by the holiday spirit, succumb to the offers and spend, spend, spend. “And then you get the hangover,” says Julie Mayfield, author of the personal …
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Nov 24
Checking tax-free allowances can mean you end up paying less Now that the 2011 deadline has passed for completing your paper tax return, here are 10 simple points to consider for next year. Planning your tax arrangements in advance can cut down the total amount you’re expected to pay. Most people should get a …
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Nov 20
November 18, 2011 > Stamps: Doors to our world Stamps: Doors to our world Submitted by Albert J. VizinhoPhotos by Steven D. Mazliach Editor’s Note: Fremont resident Albert J. Vizinho recounts his life-long love of stamp collecting in this personal essay.National Geographic Magazine fed my fascination with this world, its peoples, countries and histories. At …
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Nov 07
The Canadian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 over the next four years, including a proposed national monument in the Ottawa area, investments to preserve or upgrade a half-dozen historic forts, and support for a series of battle re-enactments. The government also plans commemorative coins …
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Nov 06
Nine Westport and Weston talents in the visual, performing and literary arts and an iconic patron of the arts will be honored Sunday, Oct. 23, during the 18th annual Westport Arts Awards Celebration at town hall. Artists in music, dance, film, theater, graphic arts, illustration and writing will be feted during the 2 p.m. program, …
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