RIDDELL: Food-stamp fiasco in the farm billWashington TimesBecause 80 percent of the bill's spending — about $740 billion — is reserved for food stamps, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as it's called in Washington, trimming some of that fat would seem like a natural place to start …Food Stamps …

NewsNet5.com Rockside Road closed near Garfield Heights post office after live wires down …NewsNet5.comRockside Road near the Garfield Heights post office is closed. Power outages are being reported in Garfield Heights, Valley View, Maple Heights, Shaker Heights, North Randall and Highland Hills, according to FirstEnergy. Check back to newsnet5.com for … …

Postmasters have warned the future of 400 small post offices remains under threat, despite the announcement An Post is poised to retain a contract worth €58m per annum to handle social welfare payments. More: continued here

Union leaders representing Royal Mail staff warn of widespread strike action across Bristol as part of a dispute over conditions. More: continued here

eBay’s statement on sustainability is heavy on storytelling and light on metrics. Will other companies rethink the way they do their own reporting? More: continued here

Post Office Beats Airlines in Satisfaction StudySmarterTravel.com (blog)With a 69 out of 100 satisfaction rating, the airlines were trounced by cellphone companies, the U.S. Post Office, and fast-food restaurants, among others. That's according to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, an independent benchmarking … More: continued here

A long-pending dream of India Post to have banking operations is now taking a final shape. More: continued here

Larry's Look | Post Office honors Johnny CashWCNCCHARLOTTE, N.C. — You can now 'walk the line' right to the post office to remember the man in black. The U.S. Postal Service is honoring legendary singer, Johnny Cash, with a new stamp in its new "music icons" series. The Johnny Cash …

eBay Enterprise will help SCA manage operations and customer services.         More: continued here

eBay Enterprise Signs Deal With Hygiene and Forest Products CompanyMotley FoolTo help drive greater sales across North America, eBay Enterprise will help SCA improve operations and customer care as it launches new products throughout the U.S. In addition, Enterprise's Martinsville, Va., distribution center will fulfill orders … More: continued here