FedEx Corp. and TATEX, one of the leading French express transportation companies, announced today that they are in discussions about a potential plan to acquire TATEX. More: continued here

Food stamps helped buffer effects of the economic downturn for millions of families, a new report says. The benefit was particularly strong for children. More: continued here

Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as they piece together legislation to cut $261 billion in the coming decade. More: continued here

FedEx In Talks To Buy French Express Shipping Firm Tatex More: continued here

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A Michigan woman who continued to get food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot has been charged with welfare fraud. More: continued here

San Mateo Daily Journal Burlingame gathers input for post office relocationSan Mateo Daily JournalBurlingame residents would like to be able to walk to a relocated main post office but ideally want it to remain in its current location. The sale of the Burlingame Main Post Office, located at 220 Park …

GOP to cut food stamps in deficit-reduction driveU.S. News & World ReportBy ANDREW TAYLOR, AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans controlling the House are eying big cuts to food stamps and would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits as they piece together legislation to cut …