Pennsylvania vs. food stampsPittsburgh Post GazetteFor anyone who has sat in the waiting room of a welfare office, or spent day after day trying to get an actual caseworker on the phone, it's not a shock to hear that Pennsylvania now ranks among the worst in the nation in food stamp processing. The … More:…
NJ Among Slowest With Food Stamp ApplicationsNBC 10 PhiladelphiaStates are required by U.S. law to get food stamps to people within 30 days, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the food-stamp program, now called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Any state that cannot … More: continued here
Surveys will decide fate of rural NH post officesThe Union LeaderWhile there are several other post offices within driving distance of Union, many local residents rely on the location to receive their mail and stay connected with the community within the small village along Route 125 in Wakefield. (JOHN QUINN PHOTO). More: continued here
Cambridge News Royal Mail sell-off banks targetedCambridge NewsBilly Hayes, CWU general secretary, said: "Royal Mail is thriving in public ownership, increasing its profits, providing good quality services and decent jobs. We want it to remain that way. Privatisation would be a throwback to the tired old politics …CWU takes its campaign to the CityMorning Star…
Locals react to plans for West Lynn post officeDaily ItemLYNN — A plan by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to relocate the West Lynn post office is being met with mixed reviews. "I'm not concerned because if they do they will be staying in the area," said Nancy Gorman. "And they've been trying for 30…
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it will target the headquarters of UBS, Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch during a bus tour across London. More: continued here
The CWU continues to fight against the privatisation of Royal Mail. The 650-year-old institution is being touted around the City and to overseas investors with no thought to the respected public service it has delivered for so long. More: continued here
eBay Runs Invitation Only Promotion for SellersEcommerceByteseBay is running a seller promotion this week, but only those who receive an invitation can participate. Invited sellers can list up to 40,000 fixed-price listings between July 8 – 12, 2013, and pay no listing fees, and 3, 5, 7, 10 and 30-day listing … More: continued here
There are plans for an Island post office to close – and reopen over the road. More: continued here
eBay UK Runs Auction Promotion for Casual SellersEcommerceByteseBay UK is running a promotion for registered "Private" sellers next weekend. Casual sellers who are registered on eBay UK can list up to 100 auction listings and pay no insertion fee on July 13 – 14, 2013. Only items listed on eBay.co.uk using the … More: continued here