Letters: rape case, party politics, Israel, food stampsU-T San DiegoThe commentary pointed out the continuing crisis in the San Diego County food stamp program (CalFresh). More than seven days later, I have seen no follow-up articles, editorials or replies from the county Board of Supervisors.and more » More: continued here
Read More »Wiltshire firms stamp their feet over mail hike – Wiltshire Times
Wiltshire firms stamp their feet over mail hikeWiltshire TimesThe reforms will see first class stamps rise in price from 46p to 60p and second class stamps increase from 36p to 50p because regulator Ofcom has lifted some of the Royal Mail's price controls. The 30 price rise in first class …
Read More »Now in progress: a push to keep (contract) post offices open – Federal Times (blog)
Now in progress: a push to keep (contract) post offices openFederal Times (blog)It's no secret that the US Postal Service is looking at shutting more than 3200 post offices as part of a major downsizing initiative. Less known is that 20 privately run post offices are also on the chopping …
Read More »What price do you put on posting out letters? – This is Nottingham
Scotsman What price do you put on posting out letters?This is NottinghamTHE number of items we send through the post has fallen by 25% since 2006, which has created a major problem for the Royal Mail. In the past year alone, its letters business made a loss of £120m, blamed …
Read More »Price of stamps to rise
THE PRICE of a first class stamp for a standard letter is set to rise from 46p to 60p from April 30. More: continued here
Read More »“Food Stamp Fridays” at Alabama Club Angers People – The Inquisitr
“Food Stamp Fridays” at Alabama Club Angers PeopleThe InquisitrAt a time when record numbers of Americans rely on food stamps to feed their children and stock their pantries, the topic remains a hot one, with many suspicious of the poor rather than the high-flying financiers that crashed and burned our …
Read More »Bills restricting food stamps for Michigan lottery winners head to Governor's desk
The legislation now heads to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature. More: continued here
Read More »Dispute among Senate Dems threatens postal reform before May 15 deadline – The Hill
Dispute among Senate Dems threatens postal reform before May 15 deadlineThe HillBy Alexander Bolton – 03/31/12 01:44 PM ET A disagreement over tactics in the Senate may derail efforts to avert the closure of hundreds of mail-processing centers and rural post offices around the country. Congress will have only a …
Read More »Customer satisfaction on rise at Bluffs Post Office – SW Iowa News
Customer satisfaction on rise at Bluffs Post OfficeSW Iowa NewsStaff photo/Erin Duerr – Wes Gronemyer swears in Cynthia Martinez, with her husband, Paul (right), as new Postmaster of Council Bluffs at the Council Bluffs Post Office on Friday, March 30, 2012. Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: …
Read More »MP delivers broadside to Royal Mail’s boss – The Argus
MP delivers broadside to Royal Mail's bossThe ArgusA Brighton and Hove MP has told the boss of Royal Mail that delivery times in the city are “unacceptable.” Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown, wrote to Moya Greene after The Argus yesterday launched the 'Sort It Out' campaign to put pressure on …
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