U.S. News & World Report House Republicans Pass Deep Cuts in Food StampsNew York TimesWASHINGTON — House Republicans narrowly pushed through a bill on Thursday that slashes billions of dollars from the food stamp program, over the objections of Democrats and a veto threat from President Obama.House passes GOP plan …

News 12 Connecticut Post office on Atlantic Street in Stamford scheduled to close Fri. after …News 12 Connecticut(5:49 PM). STAMFORD – A longtime Stamford post office is set to close after nearly a century of serving the community. The facility on Atlantic Street will shut down Friday at 5 p.m. …

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The Times (subscription) Salmond gives his Cabinet a 'surprise' by promising to renationalise Royal MailThe Times (subscription)Alex Salmond vowed yesterday that an independent Scotland would renationalise the Royal Mail— just a matter of hours after his Finance Secretary had publicly conceded that it was impossible to make such a commitment. …

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The Portland Phoenix Post office may need an urgent rate increase, Congress is toldLos Angeles TimesPostal officials have been complaining to Congress about the perilous state of their finances for months, noting that unless lawmakers ease the fiscal pain, a rate increase or a cut in services will be needed. …

GOP's misguided attack on food stampsLos Angeles TimesUnable to push a $20-billion cut in food stamps through the House in June, Republicans are now seeking to cut $40 billion over 10 years by tightening eligibility and cutting off able-bodied adults who don't find or train for jobs. Far too many …

House to vote on deep cuts to food-stamp programWashington PostThe years-long fight over federal funding for food stamps is set for another showdown Thursday when House Republicans plan to vote on a proposal to dramatically curtail aid to needy Americans. Every Democrat is expected to vote against the proposal. More: …

Rep. Andy Harris calls for job training instead of food stampsWashington Times (blog)Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland Republican, said that many who are using food stamps could benefit from job training instead to get people back in the workforce and help improve the economy. “Let's be smart with the dollars we …

Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On …BuzzFeedJackie Speier decided to make an unconventional pitch on the House of Representatives floor Thursday to defend food stamps. Speier used a cooked steak, a bottle of vodka, and a can of caviar to point out members of Congress who …