Phased-out Midway Post Office triggers debate over redevelopmentSan Diego Community Newspaper GroupA handmade sign points patrons of the once-venerable U.S. Post Office on Midway Drive to a nearby postal-carrier annex office in the wake of the giant facility's closure because of overall sagging revenues for the U.S. Postal Service. Photo …

State to allow food stamps for drug felonsKRCGJay Nixon has signed legislation repealing a prohibition on providing food stamps to people convicted of drug felonies. The bill signed Friday could allow people with three or fewer drug felonies to receive aid through the Supplemental Nutrition …and more » More: continued here

Kansas City Star Missouri to allow food stamps for drug felonsSFGateTo qualify for food stamps, they would have to prove their sobriety through urine testing and must complete, enroll in or be determined not to need a substance treatment abuse program approved through the Department of Mental Health. A 1996 …

Sterling Bay principal Scott Goodman has confirmed a $500 million redevelopment of Old Main Post Office in the West Loop. The building has been vacant since 1995. More: continued here

Kansas City Star Missouri to allow food stamps for drug felonsfox2now.comJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation repealing a prohibition on providing food stamps to people convicted of drug felonies. The bill signed Friday could allow people with three or fewer drug felonies to receive …

Missouri to allow food stamps for drug felonsKMBC Kansas CitySNAP benefits cannot be taken out as cash — they may only be used to pay for food. However, the Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that allow people to access their SNAP benefits can also be used with the Temporary Assistance for …

You Can Now Buy Lou Reed's Stuff On eBayGothamistYou can now purchase the late Lou Reed's musical equipment on eBay, or bid on it at least. With around 3 days left on the auctions for the items, it's hard to tell how high some of these items will go for, …

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Evening Standard Royal Mail asks for deliveries review, Espirito Santo hit by shares suspension …Evening StandardRoyal Mail warned that TNT Post's plans for the UK could mean it loses £200 million of revenues by 2017-18. That, in turn, would harm its ability to hit profit margin targets of 5% to …

UPDATE 1-Britain's Royal Mail warns regulator of threat from competitionReutersRoyal Mail, formerly state-owned before it was privatised last year, is required by law to deliver letters six days a week to the whole of the country under its so-called universal service obligation. However it warns its financial ability to sustain …