The Harry Potter stamp series has riled purists and stands to be the U.S. Postal Service's most profitable issue since the 2007 Star Wars series. What would George Washington say? More: continued here

US farm bill writers eye $8 billion in food stamp cuts -senatorReutersOn food stamps, Harkin said, the lead negotiators could carve out savings by setting a higher threshold of government assistance to pay utility bills, a program that can trigger food stamp aid. Harkin was one of the first lawmakers …

Is Royal Mail PLC Still A Buy After Its 2013 Bull Run?Aol MoneyAlthough the FTSE 100 has slipped back from the five-year high of 6,875 it reached in May, it is still up 8% this year, and is 52% higher than it was five years ago. As Christmas approaches, I've …

International Business Times EBay Founder Pierre Omidyar's $250M News Venture With Glenn Greenwald …International Business TimesPierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY), on Thursday, dropped $50 million, the first tranche of a $250 million investment, into his ambitious new journalism venture launched with Glenn Greenwald — the former …

The Independent George Zimmerman's Attorney Reacts To $100K eBay MoveSOHHWith ex-Florida neighborhood watch worker George Zimmerman now putting his life into high-priced eBay paintings, the attorney who helped him avoid jail has reacted to the news. Despite Zimmerman reportedly owing him $1 million in legal fees, attorney …George Zimmerman painting attracts …

Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY), on Thursday, dropped $50 million, the first tranche of a $250 million investment, into his ambitious new journalism venture launched with Glenn Greenwald — the former Guardian journalist who broke several stories on surveillance programs carried out primarily by the U.S. …

Milngavie Herald Lord Mayor visits Royal Mail delivery officePortsmouth NewsPOSTMEN and women at the city's delivery office have been visited by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth. Councillor Lynne Stagg visited Royal Mail's Portsmouth delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to staff during their busiest time …Post your …

A preliminary hearing for a Lansdale man accused of beating up his girlfriend in a post office parking lot in August was delayed for a third time Dec. 10 — this time because the alleged victim is currently behind bars in county jail for failure to pay child support and …

The difficult life choices for those on food stampsWashington PostDecember 8th,” concerning the plight of an impoverished woman and her family as they face cuts in their food stamp allotment. It poignantly illustrated the difficulty this 41-year-old woman with six children faces in buying the meager amount of … More: …

Twin Lakes Post Office in Federal Way hit by mail thievesFederal Way MirrorThe Twin Lakes Post Office in Federal Way was the apparent victim of mail theft, after police discovered that unknown suspects tampered with an exterior mail drop-off box sometime between Saturday, Dec. 14 and Monday, Dec. 16. A …