Legislation Introduced to Require Drug Tests for Food StampsWSAV-TVA Republican State Representative from Vidalia has introduced legislation that would require applicants to pass a drug test before receiving food stamps. Under HB 772, the Georgia Department of Human Services would be required to conduct drug tests on … More: continued here

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After-Hours Earnings Report for January 22, 2014 : EBAY, SYK, CCI, WDC …NASDAQZacks Investment Research reports that the 2013 Price to Earnings ratio for EBAY is 23.04 vs. an industry ratio of 173.70. Stryker Corporation ( SYK ) is reporting for the quarter ending December 31, 2013. The medical products …

EBay is reporting higher earnings and revenue for the last three months of 2013, driven by a strong holiday season for its e-commerce site and PayPal. The company also says it has received a notice from … More: continued here

CNBC.com Icahn Calls for eBay to Split UpWall Street JournalMr. Icahn has indicated that he nominated two representatives to eBay's board, and that he has gained a 0.82% interest in the company, eBay said. The company, for its part, said it believes its shareholders are better served by keeping the …

LIVE: eBay Stock Surges 9% On Q4 EarningsBusiness InsidereBay reported its Q4 2013 earnings and the stock went up 9% immediately in after-hours trading. The company is proposing a $5 billion stock buyback, and has received "proposals" from activist billionaire investor Carl Icahn, according to Bloomberg.eBay Earnings: What to WatchWall …

Customers smiling as Danville post office reopensWashington PostThe post office was closed on Dec. 2. after an inspection found chipping paint in back rooms that hadn't been painted since the 1970s. U.S. Postal Service spokesman Tad Kelley tells the Danville Register & Bee (http://bit.ly/1dvl7NA ) that the paint …and more » …

The Guardian eBay clamps down on bitcoin sales in the UKThe Guardian"To promote a trustworthy marketplace and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, eBay is currently updating its currency policy," the site said in a statement. "The updated policy will clarify that listings for Bitcoin and other similar virtual …eBay sets …

The activist investor calls on eBay to spin off its PayPal business as he nominates two of this employees as candidates for the board. More: continued here

Customers smiling as Danville post office reopensWRICDANVILLE, Va. (AP) – Customers at the downtown Danville post office are smiling again. The post office reopened Tuesday following a shutdown that lasted more than a month. The post office was closed on Dec. 2. after an inspection found chipping paint …and more » …