Veterans honoured at Merchant Navy stamp launch
Veterans are honoured at the launch of a new collection of stamps by the Royal Mail depicting historic Merchant Navy ships. More: continued here
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Post office may need an urgent rate increase, Congress is told – Los Angeles Times
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. The post office expects to…
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GOP’s misguided attack on food stamps – Los Angeles Times
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 … More: continued here
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House to vote on deep cuts to food-stamp program – Washington Post
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: continued here
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Rep. Andy Harris calls for job training instead of food stamps – Washington Times (blog)
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 have and help the people…
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Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On … – BuzzFeed
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 had large numbers of …and more »…
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Royal Mail privatisation could hit rural communities worst – Farmers Guardian
Royal Mail privatisation could hit rural communities worstFarmers GuardianThe Royal Mail's services are safeguarded by its statutory minimum universal service requirements which sets its obligation to the public, including the collection and delivery of letters to every address in the UK from Monday to Saturday. This … More: continued here
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The US Post Office is in trouble again (yet) – ConsumerAffairs
The US Post Office is in trouble again (yet)ConsumerAffairsAnd, speaking as an American taxpayer who's had sundry important things lost or misdelivered by the post office, when we read that Donohue said “In no uncertain terms, the Postal Service does not want to become a burden on the American taxpayer,” we …and more » More: continued here
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House Republicans consider bill to take 3.8 million off food stamps
House Republicans on Thursday will take up a controversial bill cutting 3.8 million people from food stamp rolls next year by making it tougher for some families to qualify. The bill would cut $40 billion … More: continued here
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Alex Salmond overrules John Swinney on Royal Mail
Alex Salmond has overruled his Cabinet by promising to renationalise Royal Mail in an independent Scotland without first calculating the cost. More: continued here