Debate on the House Agriculture Committee’s version of the next farm bill will begin in the Republican-controlled chamber in June. One of the most contentious issues will be spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a.k.a, food stamps). More: continued here

This is Money Q&A: Royal Mail'click and collect' – how will it work?This is MoneyHow much will it cost? A spokesman for Royal Mail said that it will not be adding any extra cost onto retailers as it already charges businesses a fee to deliver their items. So, in theory, …

Newsday (subscription) Brenda McKay hawked stolen 'Hobbit' movie props on eBay, police sayNewsday (subscription)She didn't steal "The Precious," but the haul of swords, shields and other props from the movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" that Brenda McKay allegedly swiped from a storage locker in Amenia would have impressed the …

Food Stamps and the House Farm BillCato Institute (blog)One of the most contentious issues will be spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a.k.a, food stamps). The House Ag bill would cut SNAP spending by $20.5 billion over 10 years versus the Congressional Budget Office's baseline.and more » More: continued …

Glitch leaves Post Office branches unable to process cardsAlbany Times UnionA clerk at the Loundonville Post Office on Albany-Shaker Road said Friday that the issue appeared Friday and that such transactions were OK on Thursday. She didn't know when the issue would be resolved and said other local post offices …

eBay Pulls Auction For Spot In Heaven After Bids Reach Nearly $100000Huffington PostWho ever said salvation was non-transferrable? eBay, that's who. Ari Mandel, a 31-year-old who describes himself as theologically atheist (although he was born Orthodox Jewish), has been told by eBay that he is not allowed to sell his …

What's Driving eBay's Incredible Growth?TrefiseBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) had a great 2012, as the stock gained roughly 65% and the company finished its good run with a spectacular holiday season. Increased adoption of mobile devices for e-commerce and payments helped the company beat its own …and more » More: continued here

FedEx is set to start building a package distribution center in suburban Indianapolis. The company says it will build the 300,000-square-foot facility… More: continued here

The NASCAR FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks race is scheduled for June 2 at the Dover International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson won the race in 2012 and plans to compete this year. The FedEx 400 is the 13th race of the Sprint Cup Series. More: continued here

FedEx says it wants to expand its Southwestside sorting hub at a cost of $34 million, the second local expansion notice this month from the package express giant. More: continued here