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Alabama is receiving a $1.7 million bonus from the federal government for having one of the best-run food stamp programs in the country, which should benefit Madison County

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1215076592293710.xml&coll=1

It’s part of $18 million in bonuses the USDA is giving states for efficient administration of the federal program.

Read more: http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/article_6dd28146-005b-5562-9a24-176f39ea174f.html#ixzz1oSq5GPEI

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/illinois/food-stamp-program-bonus-illinois-agriculture-department-20110621

Springfield, Ill. – Illinois has gotten a $3.4 million bonus for running one of the nation’s most efficient food stamp programs.

“This is the fourth year in a row that we have received a high performance bonus,” said Gov. Dave Heineman during a news conference Friday. He praised “all the Health and Humans Services employees for a job well done. Their services are deeply appreciated.”

Read more: http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_c66976bb-ab1e-55c0-859e-c3c368036eb8.html#ixzz1oSqTDpo2

You get what you pay for, right?

What priorities. Ugh.

Athens-Limestone Public Library Summer Reading Program

alabama reading programs Visit our website at

http://www.athenslimestone.lib.al.us/default.html

Program Registration is June 7, 2011, so be sure to stop by and sign up. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Want something fun to do this summer? Join us at the Athens-Limestone Public Library for our annual Summer Reading Program, a great event that encourages kids to read during the summer while engaging in fun activities such as crafts, movie days, and so much more.

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