Prosecutors charge 3 Mich. men who allegedly swapped food stamps for booze, porn, ViagraOctober 9th, 2009 Officials: Food stamps swapped for booze, ViagraDETROIT — Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government's food stamp list. But authorities say a Detroit liquor store supplied them during a series of illegal deals.
Arresting child-porn suspects 'like shooting fish in a barrel,' but officers lack time, moneyOctober 5th, 2009 Child-porn arrests 'like shooting fish in barrel'BARTOW, Fla. — The arrests of nearly four dozen men and boys in a single Florida county earlier this year had some people wondering whether the place had become a haven for child-porn suspects.
Underwater ceremony planned to release new stamps featuring life in the kelp forestSeptember 30th, 2009 New postage stamps highlight the kelp forestWASHINGTON — The post office is taking a dive for its latest postage stamps. A set of stamps depicting plants and animals that live in the ocean's kelp forest will be released Thursday in underwater ceremonies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
Child porn found in Washingon state sex offender center; 7 residents indictedSeptember 17th, 2009 More child porn found in Wash. sex offender centerSEATTLE — Seven residents of a heavily secured center for sex predators have been indicted on federal child porn charges.
Survey: Tough economic conditions putting more stress than ever on food banksSeptember 14th, 2009 Survey: Food banks under more stressWASHINGTON — Food banks across the country are being stretched by a recession-fueled surge in first time users, according to a survey released on Monday. Feeding America, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting hunger, surveyed 176 food banks across the country.
Number of Americans receiving food stamps rises in June, 22 percent higher than June 2008September 3rd, 2009 Number of Americans on food stamps risesWASHINGTON — More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008.
House fails to give speedy passage to bill establishing greater food safety oversightJuly 29th, 2009 Food safety bill denied quick passage in HouseWASHINGTON — A sweeping food safety bill has failed to pass in the House after criticism that it was being pushed through too quickly. The legislation would require more government inspections and oversight of food manufacturers in the wake of a massive salmonella outbreak in peanuts.
Associated Food Stores to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from SupervaluJuly 28th, 2009 Grocery wholesaler to buy 36 Albertsons in UtahSALT LAKE CITY — Grocery wholesaler Associated Food Stores Inc. says it has agreed to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc.
UN agency says food prices remain high in many developing countriesJuly 16th, 2009 UN agency: food costs still high in poor countriesROME — A U.N. agency says food prices remain high in many developing countries due in large part to reduced harvests and civil conflict.
STIMULUS WATCH: Extra $25 a week in unemployment benefits cancels food stamps for someJune 15th, 2009 STIMULUS WATCH: $25 check may cost you food stampsWASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama increased unemployment benefits as part of his economic stimulus, he also made some Americans ineligible for hundreds of dollars a month in food stamps. Under the economic recovery plan, laid-off workers have seen a $25 weekly bump in their unemployment checks as part of a broad expansion of benefits for the poor.
STIMULUS WATCH: Extra $25 a week in unemployment benefits cancels food stamps for someJune 15th, 2009 STIMULUS WATCH: $25 check may cost you food stampsWASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama increased unemployment benefits as part of his economic stimulus, he also made some Americans ineligible for hundreds of dollars a month in food stamps. Under the economic recovery plan, laid-off workers have seen a $25 weekly bump in their unemployment checks as part of a broad expansion of benefits for the poor.
Zagat Survey ranks Wendy's the top fast-food chain overall, also best for food and facilitiesJune 10th, 2009 Survey names Wendy's the top fast-food chainCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The chain that claims it's "way better than fast food" did better than its competitors in a new survey. Wendy's has been named the top fast-food chain by restaurant guide publisher Zagat.
Annual food drive by letter carriers collects record 73.4 million pounds of foodJune 1st, 2009 Letter carriers food drive sets recordWASHINGTON — The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive collected a record 73.4 million pounds of food this year despite the weak economy. The National Association of Letter Carriers conducted the annual drive May 9, picking up donated items as they walked their mail routes.
Michigan postal carrier is charged with stealing and selling stamps; feared foreclosureMay 11th, 2009 Postal worker accused of stealing, selling stampsDETROIT — Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his mortgage. Postal agents confronted John Auito on April 30 outside his home in Macomb.
Annual letter carriers food drive for the needy set SaturdayMay 5th, 2009 Food drive aims to Stamp Out HungerWASHINGTON — The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive by the nation's postal carriers will be held Saturday. Thousands of letter carriers across the country will collect food for delivery to local food banks and pantries for distribution to those who need the help.
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