U.S. News & World Report Food Stamps: House Republicans Push For Deeper Cuts To SNAPHuffington PostWASHINGTON — As many as three million Americans would be cut off from food assistance in the next year under a Republican proposal that cleared a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives early on …

Mother Jones House Ag Committee Takes Aim at Food Stamps, GMO RegulationMother JonesSurprising no one, the House agriculture committee has passed a boldly regressive farm bill draft—trumping the recently approved Senate version in generosity to Big Ag and austerity for the people who rely on the food-stamp program (now known …

Three-star Marcus Stamps picks SDSUESPN (blog)Marcus Stamps (Los Angeles/Jefferson) has committed to San Diego State, according to multiple sources, and is now the highest-rated recruit for the Az.Jefferson star Stamps commits to San Diego StateLos Angeles Wave NewspapersFootball: LA Jefferson has more ambitious plansLos Angeles Timesall 3 news articles » More: …

The name of a fallen marine from Steuben County can now be proudly displayed on the outside of the Hornell Post Office… More: continued here

The fate of the Bayside post office branch has not yet been sealed, but a possible move is under discussion, according to a spokesperson for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Connie Chirichello, a USPS representative, said the widely circulated rumor of the 212-35 42nd Avenue post office branch closing …

New Cottage Grove post office location opening July 30South Washington County BulletinPost office customers will begin using the U.S. Postal Service's annex facility in Cottage Grove's industrial park on the west side of Highway 61 beginning Monday, July 30. The change comes as a result of the postal service's sale …

Royal Mail delivery office in Wansford to closePeterborough TelegraphPeople who currently use the Royal Mail sorting office in Wansford will have to travel to Orton Southgate to collect any items with customs to pay.Ofcom consults on Royal Mail'delivery to neighbour' schemeStock Market WireOfcom backs UK rollout for Royal Mail's Delivery …

Food stamp recipient a multi-millionaire (temporarily)Chestnut Hill Local (blog)My food stamps come out once a month on the date that corresponds with the last number in my account. You can access your balance from a phone, but when I don't have cell phone minutes, one store in my area lets …

A new post box is among a number of improvements at Cambridge’s main post office following complaints and an embarrassing admission that the office was short of facilities. More: continued here

After nearly 15 hours working through amendments, the committee voted 35-11 to send the bill to the House floor, rejecting all efforts to significantly move food stamp funding up or down. More: continued here