ThinkProgress Oregon Will Protect 141000 Residents From Food Stamp CutsThinkProgressOregon is one of the 17 states affected by the $8 billion SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps) cut in the recently passed farm bill and the fourth to take steps to forestall the cuts. The steps that it's …

Raleigh gets its first 'Village Post Office' and Jimi gets a stampTriangle Business JournalRaleigh has its first "Village Post Office," a new concept the U.S. Postal Service is pursuing to grow business and offer seven-day service in communities without a full post office. The small post office is located in …

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The Frisky Louisiana Lingerie Store Is Now Accepting Food Stamps For Edible UnderwearThe FriskyKiss My Lingerie, a specialty adult shop in Gonzales, Louisiana, has posted a sign on it's door indicating that it accepts most credit cards and EBT cards, which is federal-issued card for welfare and food stamps. The …

eBay expands in downtown PortlandKOIN.comAn eBay spokesperson said the auction-style web company has leased an additional floor in its current building on 5th avenue and with the latest expansion, the office now takes up 70,000 square feet in the city. As a result, several new job postings at …and more » …

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Philly.com Post Office Honors Musician Jimi Hendrix with Limited Edition Stamp1011nowThe U.S. Postal Service is honoring legendary musician, Jimi Hendrix with limited-edition "Forever" stamp. One of the boldest and most influential musicians of all time will be honored by The United States Postal Service on Thursday March 13, when it …Post …

NPR (blog) States' Rebellion Against Food Stamp Cuts GrowsNPR (blog)"Since the passage of the farm bill, states have found ways to cheat, once again, on signing up people for food stamps," Boehner, an Ohio Republican, told reporters Thursday. "And so I would hope that the House would act to try …